The Travel Ultralight is rated at 1100 W, about 3 HP equivalent, and runs on Torqeedo’s 1080 Wh lithium Ultralight battery. The package includes a 180 W fast charger, a remote throttle with a color display and GPS-based range calculation, and a magnetic emergency stop key. It is set up to connect to a kayak’s foot-control steering system.
Specs at a glance
- Power: 1100 W input (3 HP equivalent)
- Recommended battery: 1080 Wh lithium-ion Travel Ultralight battery
- Weight: 18.4 kg including battery
- Charger: 180 W fast charger included
- Included: remote throttle, on-board computer, GPS-based range calculation, emergency magnetic stop key
- Package options: Motor Only, or Motor & Travel Ultralight Battery
Good to know
- The motor is only compatible with the Torqeedo Ultralight Travel battery, so choose the package with the battery unless you already own one.
- It is designed to tie into a kayak’s foot-control steering, so check that your boat has a rudder steering setup before ordering.
KayakDIY take: A motor that shows remaining range in time or distance takes a lot of guesswork out of a long day on the water. For more options, see my best kayak motors guide.
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