Frequently asked
What is Throttle?
A route-planning app for motorcyclists. You set start, end, and a curviness preference; we find the twistiest reasonable route and suggest gas, food, and rest stops along the way. Then you ride with Google Maps doing turn-by-turn.
Is it free?
Yes, free during beta. A Pro tier is coming for AI-driven features (conversational planning, smart POI ranking) — everything you use today stays free.
Where does the routing data come from?
OpenStreetMap, the open-data map of the world. We run our own GraphHopper instance with custom curviness profiles, so the route quality is under our control rather than at the mercy of a third-party API.
Where does the POI data come from?
Also OpenStreetMap — gas stations, restaurants, scenic overlooks, rest areas. Refreshed monthly. Sometimes incomplete or out of date for individual places; verify critical info (especially fuel availability on long stretches) before relying on it.
Why not just use Google Maps directly?
Google Maps optimizes for time, not curves. It will route you along the highway every time. Throttle picks the curvy parallel road instead. Then we hand off to Google Maps so you get its best-in-class navigation for the actual ride.
Why not Calimoto / Rever / Kurviger?
They're great. We're different in posture — Throttle is designed for desktop planning (real keyboard, real screen, real maps) with the navigation handled by an app you already trust. The other tools optimize for in-ride. Different jobs, different surfaces.
Does Throttle work outside North America?
Beta is North America only — US, Canada, Mexico. You can plan trips outside the region but Export is region-fenced. Drop your email on the waitlist that shows when you try; we use those to prioritize the next region.
Do I need an account to use Throttle?
You can plan and preview routes without one. Export to Google Maps, save trips across devices, and use the account page require signing in. Sign-in is via magic link or Google — no password to remember.
How do you handle my data?
Your trips and email are yours. We don't sell them, don't use them for ads, and Throttle products are ad-free. See our Privacy Policy for the full breakdown.
Can I delete my account?
Yes — Account → Delete account. Your personal information is hard-deleted; your saved trips are anonymized (owner link removed) so the system continues to learn from real route patterns without holding your identity.
Does Throttle have an API?
Not publicly yet. If you have a use case (motorcycle club tour planner, integration with another product), email legal@throttlerides.com and we'll talk.
I found a bug / a route I love that Throttle missed / a POI that's wrong.
Email support@throttlerides.com. POI fixes go upstream to OpenStreetMap (where anyone can edit; we'll happily walk you through how if you're curious).
Don't see your question? Email support@throttlerides.com.