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K-1 Modular Motor System

One motor, three power options, and 30+ mounts for thousands of compatible watercraft models.

Kayaks
Paddleboards
Float Tubes
Canoes
Small Boats
K-1 Modular System

One motor.
 Endless compatibility.

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

build your k-1 system
1
Start with the K-1 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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the foundation

The Bixpy K-1 Motor

1hp | 2.7" PROPELLER | 2.8 lbs

Small enough to carry anywhere. Powerful enough to transform the way you explore. The Bixpy K-1 Motor delivers up to 38 lb of thrust from an ultra-compact, lightweight design built for kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, and other small watercraft.

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two ways to power your k-1 motor

Choose the Power Option that Fits You

Keep it simple with a plug-and-play Bixpy Power Pack or build your own setup using a compatible 24V battery and the K-Power Control Module.

Bixpy Power Pack
Purpose-built for the K-1 Motor, Bixpy Power Packs deliver portable, waterproof power in a simple plug-and-play system.
lightweight
buoyant
fast-charging
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Use Your Own Battery
Pair the K-1 Motor with the K-Power Control Module to run your system from a compatible 24V battery.
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Portable Power. Built for the Water

Bixpy Power Packs

Designed specifically for Bixpy propulsion systems, our Power Packs combine dependable runtime with a compact, waterproof design. Plug in your K-1 Motor and get reliable power without building or wiring your own battery system.

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PP-384

PP-384
PP-768

PP-768
K-Power

K-Power
Power Source Built-in battery Built-in battery Customer-supplied 24V battery
Battery Capacity (Wh) 378 Wh 768 Wh Depends on battery used
Weight 8 lb 21 lb Module weight; battery additional
Buoyancy Floats Does not float Depends on battery and setup
Battery Chemistry LiFePO₄ LiFePO₄ Depends on battery used
Runtime Up to ~75 min at top speed About 2–2.5 hours at top speed 1 hr per 15Ah (Top Speed) | 7 hrs per 15Ah (Low Speed)
Charging Included wall charger Included wall charger Charge the external battery separately
Remote Control Included Included Included
Best For Lightweight, portable setups Longer outings and fishing Customers who already own a compatible 24V battery
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Add your mount

Find the Mount that Fits Your Watercraft

With 30+ mounting solutions, the K-1 Modular Motor System can adapt to a wide range of watercraft and mounting points. Find your watercraft or mount type to build the setup that works for you.

Don't See Your Watercraft?

Find Your K-1 Setup

From kayaks and paddle boards to canoes and small boats, explore Bixpy K-1 Motor setups based on the watercraft you already own.

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kayaks
paddle boards
float tubes
canoes
small boats

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.

our story
Easier to Carry and Store
Motors, mounts, and accessories designed to fit hundreds of watercraft.
More Confidence on Longer Trips
Reliable power helps you cover more water, explore farther, and get back with confidence.
Built for the Kayak You Already Own
Versatile mounting options make it easy to motorize hundreds of kayak models and setups.
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 before, during, and after your purchase.
k-1 accessories

Solar Panels

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Keep your adventures going with portable solar charging designed for compatible Bixpy Power Packs.

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Bixpy SUN80 Waterproof Solar Panel Bixpy K-1 Outboard Kit™ with SUN80 Solar Panel V2 KI-KSN-2203 1599 $ bixpyusa

SUN80 Waterproof Solar Panel V2

$259.00
$259.00
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Mounting Accessories

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Customize your K-1 Motor setup with mounting plates/gudgeons, steering, and rigging accessories designed for life on the water.

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Close-up view of the stainless steel Bixpy Simple Gudgeon with three mounting holes on each side. Bixpy Simple Gudgeon installed on the stern of a small boat, ready to support a rudder or motor adapter.

Bixpy Simple Gudgeon

$45.00
$45.00
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Bixpy Standard Fin Plate for Inflatable Watercraft

Standard Fin Plate for Inflatable Watercraft

$35.00
$35.00
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Bixpy Bixpy WillFit Gudgeon Bixpy WillFit™ Gudgeon

Bixpy WillFit™ Gudgeon

$89.00
$89.00
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Hobie Triple plate for power pole Bixpy Hobie Pro Angler Triple Mount Plate AC-BHP-2504 139 $ bixpyusa

Bixpy Hobie Pro Angler Triple Mount Plate

$139.00
$139.00
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Bixpy Hobie Compass Mount Plate AC-HCP-2507 69 $ bixpyusa Pictured is a Bixpy Hobie compass mount plate being installed onto a light green Hobie Compass kayak. A hand is shown with a screwdriver, installing one of the two silver screws on the rear of the mounting plate. The kayak is pictured with a grass background.

Bixpy Hobie Compass Mount Plate

$69.00
$69.00
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Bixpy Peel & Bond Fin Box Adapter - Plate and 3M VHB tape only (J-2 & K-1) Bixpy Peel & Bond Fin Box Adapter - Plate and 3M VHB tape only (J-2 & K-1)

Peel & Bond Adapter - Plate and 3M VHB tape only (J-2 & K-1)

$40.00
$40.00
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Bixpy Power Pole to Transom Conversion Adapter AC-PPT-2509 129 $ bixpyusa A Bixpy N-3 outboard motor mounted on the back of a Hobie Pro Angler 12 kayak. The motor is securely installed using the Bixpy Power Pole to Transom Conversion Adapter. The white and black motor with the Bixpy logo sits above the water surface, with cables connected on top, while the kayak rests partially in frame on calm green water.

Bixpy Power Pole to Transom Conversion Adapter

$129.00
$129.00
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Bixpy Old Town® Power Pole Angle Correction Plate MP-OTP-2508 45 $ bixpyusa Old Town Correction Plate pictured, installed onto a blue metal Bixpy Power Pole adapter with a Bixpy K-1 motor. The Correction Plate and the Power Pole are installed onto the rear of an Oldtown Sportsman PDL 120. Products pictured are in front of a light colored wall and rocks

Bixpy Old Town® Power Pole Angle Correction Plate

$45.00
$45.00
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Bixpy Hobie Lynx Gudgeon Bixpy Hobie Lynx Gudgeon

Hobie Lynx Gudgeon

$65.00
$65.00
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Canoe Motor Mounting Plate AC-CMM-2501 139 $ bixpyusa A man kneels beside a light blue canoe on a lakeshore, adjusting a Bixpy Canoe Motor Mounting Plate attached to the side of the canoe. The wooden mounting plate securely holds a Bixpy motor, with cables connected. The canoe is pictured in front of a dock with boats and lush trees is visible in the background.

Canoe Motor Mounting Plate

$139.00
$139.00
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Shearwater Power Pole Mounting Plate AC-SHW-2514 69 $ bixpyusa Shearwater Power Pole Mounting Plate AC-SHW-2514 69 $ bixpyusa

Shearwater Power Pole Mounting Plate

$69.00
$69.00
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Spare & Replacement Parts

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Keep your K-1 system ready for the water with genuine spare and replacement parts for your motor and setup.

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Bixpy Motor Care Kit components laid out, including a propeller guard, lubricant tube, screws, a blue propeller, and a rubber fitting. Bixpy Motor Care Kit packaged in a clear bag with labeled branding.

Motor Kare Kit

From $35.00
From $35.00
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Bixpy PowerShroud™ Propeller Changing a broken Bixpy J-1 Motor PowerShroud™ Propeller

Bixpy PowerShroud™ Propeller

$20.00
$20.00
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Bixpy Aux and Charging cap Bixpy Connector Cap

Bixpy Connector Cap

$6.00
$6.00
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Bixpy Bixpy PowerShroud Nose Clip - J-1 Motors only Bixpy Bixpy PowerShroud Nose Clip - J-1 Motors only

Bixpy PowerShroud™ Nose Clip - J-1 Motors only

$15.00
$15.00
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Bixpy Magnetic Kill Switch - Pro Edition Bixpy Magnetic Kill Switch - Pro Edition

Bixpy Magnetic Kill Switch - Pro Edition

$25.00
$25.00
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Top-down view of the PowerShroud™ Fine Grill Propeller Guard showing its protective mesh design on a white background. Side-angle image of the fine grill guard highlighting its curved, aerodynamic shape and durable build.

PowerShroud™ Fine Grill Propeller Guard

$20.00
$0.88 $20.00
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Super Lube - Silicone di-electric grease

Super Lube - Silicone Di-electric Grease

$14.99
$14.99
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Bixpy Vertical Pipe Clip V2 Bixpy Vertical Pipe Clip V2

Vertical Pipe Clip V2

$9.00
$9.00
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Bixpy Outboard Remote Control Bixpy Outboard Remote Control

Bixpy Outboard Remote Control

$79.00
$79.00
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Bixpy Charger - Outboard Battery - 2 pin Connector Bixpy Charger - Outboard Battery - 2 pin Connector

Bixpy Charger - PP-378 Outboard Battery - 2 pin Connector

$69.99
$69.99
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Bixpy Motor Bumper (K-1 Motors) Bixpy Motor Bumper (K-1 Motors)

Bixpy Motor Bumper (K-1 Motors)

$8.00
$8.00
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Bixpy M6 Shoulder Bolts - PAIR Bixpy M6 Shoulder Bolts - PAIR

M6 Shoulder Bolts - PAIR

$16.00
$16.00
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Blog

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Get setup tips, how-to guides, performance insights, and expert advice to help you get more from your Bixpy K-1 Motor.

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

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Maintenance on a kayak electric motor looks very different from the routine most boaters know...

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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

Our K-1 Motor was built for portable watercraft of every kind. It powers kayaks and...

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How Quiet Electric Propulsion Changes Small-Boa...

Any serious kayak angler has experienced the moment when a motor ruins the approach. You are working toward a flat, a creek mouth, or a shallow grass edge, and the...

How Quiet Electric Propulsion Changes Small-Boat Fishing

Any serious kayak angler has experienced the moment when a motor ruins the approach. You...

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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

Wind is where the honest conversation about electric motors on kayaks actually begins. Anyone can...

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...

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...

What Exactly Is Bixpy and What Problem Does It Solve?

It started the way a lot of great ideas start: with a problem nobody had...

K-1 Motor Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers about the Bixpy K-1 Motor, power options, mounting, compatibility, performance, and more.

How much thrust does the Bixpy K-1 Motor produce?

The K-1 produces up to 38 lb of thrust depending on the Power Pack and configuration, delivering impressive propulsion from a motor that weighs just 2.8 lb.

What watercraft can I use the K-1 Motor on?

The K-1 Modular Motor System can be installed on many kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, float tubes, dinghies, and other small watercraft using Bixpy's range of 30+ mounting solutions.

How long will a Bixpy K-1 Motor run?

Runtime depends on your Power Pack, speed setting, watercraft, load, and conditions. Depending on the battery and speed, a K-1 system can provide anything from high-power propulsion to many hours of low-speed runtime.

Can I use my own battery with the K-1 Motor?

Yes. The Bixpy K-Power Control Module allows you to operate a K-1 Motor using a compatible 24V battery, giving DIY users more flexibility when building their system.

Are Bixpy Power Packs solar compatible?

Yes. Bixpy Power Packs are compatible with solar charging when used with the Bixpy SUN80 V2 Solar Panel.

How do I know which K-1 mount fits my watercraft?

Start by identifying your watercraft's available mounting point, such as a rudder, fin box, pedal-drive opening, stern, transom, or other compatible location. Bixpy offers 30+ mounting solutions to help match the K-1 Motor to your setup.