Contactless throttle control apparatus

A vehicle power control that includes a throttle mounting portion (69) and a throttle (30) that is movably mounted to the throttle mounting portion (69) and configured for manipulation and operation by a rider. The power control also includes a sensor (35) in contactless association with at least one of the throttle (30) and throttle mounting portion (69). The sensor (35) is configured for sensing a position of the throttle (30) with respect to the mounting portion (69), in the contactless association, and generating a signal based on the sensed position for controlling motive power of a vehicle.