electric motor systems

Canoe Motors

Motorize your canoe with a compact, lightweight Bixpy canoe motor. Designed for smooth, quiet electric power, the Bixpy system helps you travel farther with less effort. Explore versatile mounting options and build the right electric canoe motor setup for your adventures.

Compatible Canoe Type

Use the diagram below to check for an inward-lipped gunwale and see if your canoe is compatible with the Bixpy canoe motor mount.

Canoe

inward lipped gunwale canoe

Designed for canoes with inward-lipped gunwales, allowing a secure and easy motor mount installation.

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K-1 Modular System

One Motor.
Endless compatibility.

Our K-1 Modular System is engineered to fit thousands of compatible watercraft, making it easy to build the right setup with confidence.

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1
Choose Your Motor
Start with the modular system that best fits your watercraft and preferred style of exploration.
2
Pick Your Power
Select the battery option that delivers the runtime, portability, and performance you need.
3
Add Your Mount & Accessories
Finish your system with your compatible mount, optional steering configuration, and optional accessories.
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One Motor. More Possibilities.

K-1 Modular Motor System

Compact, lightweight, and built to adapt. The Bixpy K-1 Modular Motor System pairs with a wide range of mounting options, giving you the freedom to build the right setup for your watercraft and the way you explore.

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Why Choose a Bixpy Lightweight Portable Motor?

Bixpy makes it easy to motorize your adventures with compact, lightweight power, versatile mounting options, and reliable performance.

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Easier to Carry and Store
Motors, mounts, and accessories designed to fit hundreds of watercraft.
Built for the Canoe you Already Own
Versatile mounting options make it easy to motorize hundreds of kayak models and setups.
More Confidence on Longer Trips
Reliable power helps you cover more water, explore farther, and get back with confidence.
Quiet, Clean Electric Power
Enjoy smooth electric propulsion without the gas, noise, or hassle of a traditional outboard.
Support You Can Count On
Real people ready to help you choose, install, and get the most from your Bixpy.

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Find quick answers about Bixpy canoe motors, installation, compatibility, performance, and more.

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Bixpy K-1 in a scenic setting over the water on an inflatable

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What Maintenance Looks Like With Electric Kayak Motors

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How Mounting Position Changes a Small Watercraf...

Our K-1 Motor was built for portable watercraft of every kind. It powers kayaks and paddle boards, and it is just as much at home on a canoe or on...

How Mounting Position Changes a Small Watercraft Under Power

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transom adapter with k1 motor

How Quiet Electric Propulsion Changes Small-Boa...

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How Quiet Electric Propulsion Changes Small-Boat Fishing

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man kayaking with bixpy motor and power pack on a lake

How Electric Motors Perform in Wind on Kayaks

Wind is where the honest conversation about electric motors on kayaks actually begins. Anyone can run a motor on flat water with no breeze and come away impressed. The more...

How Electric Motors Perform in Wind on Kayaks

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Man fishing on an SUP with a Bixpy Motor at sunset

Why Fall Is the Best Season for Paddle Sports

Serious paddlers know that fall offers some of the most productive and comfortable days on the water. Summer heat is gone, boat traffic thins out, and both fish and wildlife...

Why Fall Is the Best Season for Paddle Sports

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The Next Adventure: A 55km Family Canoe Journey Powered by Bixpy

The Next Adventure: A 55km Family Canoe Journey...

A 55-kilometer canoe trip. Two young kids. Camping gear for the journey. And one mom determined to show her family what adventure can look like. The Next Adventure, directed by...

The Next Adventure: A 55km Family Canoe Journey Powered by Bixpy

A 55-kilometer canoe trip. Two young kids. Camping gear for the journey. And one mom...

Do You Need Technical Experience to Install an Electric Motor?

Do You Need Technical Experience to Install an ...

The honest answer is that it depends almost entirely on which boat you have and which adapter you are using, and that range is wider than most people expect. On...

Do You Need Technical Experience to Install an Electric Motor?

The honest answer is that it depends almost entirely on which boat you have and...

two men on kayaks on a lake

Moving One Motor Between Multiple Kayaks and SUPs

Most paddlers who get serious about electric propulsion eventually end up in the same place: they have more than one boat, and they want to motorize more than one of...

Moving One Motor Between Multiple Kayaks and SUPs

Most paddlers who get serious about electric propulsion eventually end up in the same place:...

a man putting in pedal drive adapter with bixpy motor onto a kayak

How Long It Actually Takes to Install a Bixpy M...

We get this question constantly: how long does it actually take to install a Bixpy Motor? We love it because it tells us you are serious about getting on the...

How Long It Actually Takes to Install a Bixpy Motor

We get this question constantly: how long does it actually take to install a Bixpy...

Bixpy K-1 Motor on a PDL kayak

Every Boat, Board, and Hull That Pairs With a B...

One of the first questions people ask when they discover our products is whether their specific boat will work. It is a fair concern, and the answer is almost certainly...

Every Boat, Board, and Hull That Pairs With a Bixpy Motor

One of the first questions people ask when they discover our products is whether their...

Man uses Bixpy Motor to explore lake in a kayak

Who Our Motors Were Made For

We built Bixpy motors for a specific kind of person. Not a demographic or a marketing persona, but a real human being with a real relationship to the water. If...

Who Our Motors Were Made For

We built Bixpy motors for a specific kind of person. Not a demographic or a...

a male adjusting Bixpy K-1 motor on a kayak

What Exactly Is Bixpy and What Problem Does It ...

It started the way a lot of great ideas start: with a problem nobody had bothered to fix yet. Back in the summer of 2014, our founder Houman Nikmanesh found...

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Canoe Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers about Bixpy canoe motors, installation, compatibility, performance, and more.

Can I put an electric motor on my canoe?

Yes, if your canoe has an inward-lipped gunwale that can accept the Bixpy Canoe Adapter. The Canoe Adapter creates a mounting point for the Bixpy Transom Adapter, allowing you to add the K-1 Motor to your canoe.

How do I know if my canoe is compatible with a Bixpy motor?

Check the gunwales along the sides of your canoe. The Bixpy Canoe Adapter requires an inward-lipped gunwale for secure installation. Compatible canoes can then use the Canoe Adapter with the Bixpy Transom Adapter to mount the K-1 Motor.

What is the best Bixpy motor for a canoe?

The Bixpy K-1 Motor is the best Bixpy motor for compatible canoes. Its compact, lightweight design provides dependable electric propulsion without the size and weight of a traditional outboard, making it ideal for exploring, fishing, and longer canoe trips.

What do I need to motorize my canoe with Bixpy?

You’ll need a compatible canoe with an inward-lipped gunwale, the Bixpy Canoe Adapter, a Bixpy Transom Adapter, and a K-1 Motor system. Together, these components create a compact electric motor setup for your canoe.

How much power does the Bixpy K-1 provide for a canoe?

The K-1 Motor can deliver up to 38 lb of thrust depending on the Power Pack, helping you cover more water, handle wind and current, and extend your canoe adventures.

How long can a Bixpy canoe motor run?

The K-1 Motor can run for up to 22 hours with Bixpy Power Packs, depending on the battery, speed, load, and conditions. The K-Power Kit also allows you to use your own compatible 24V battery for greater flexibility in battery capacity and runtime.