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ABS course for motorcycles: operation and safety

Online course of 300 hours in motorcycle ABS: operation and safety. 6 modules covering anti-lock principles, ABS components, cornering ABS and inertial platforms, functional safety and regulations, and diagnosis and maintenance, with UNECE Regulation No 78, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and TEXA IDC5 Bike, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the operating principle of ABS on motorcycles.

02

Identify the components of an ABS system and their function.

03

Describe how cornering ABS works with an inertial platform.

04

Apply the regulatory requirements for braking and functional safety.

05

Diagnose faults in sensors, modulator and wiring.

06

Evaluate ABS behaviour through testing.

07

Assess the contribution of ABS to road safety.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Diagnostic technicians.
  • Functional safety engineers.
  • Chassis systems engineers working on braking electronics.
  • Motorcycle mechanics.
  • Vehicle roadworthiness (ITV) inspectors.
  • Road safety trainers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No 78 (braking of L-category vehicles)
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (approval of two- and three-wheel vehicles)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 (vehicle functional safety requirements)
  • ISO 12364 (motorcycle ABS tests and measurement methods)
  • ISO 26262 (road vehicle functional safety)
  • UNECE Regulation No 10 (electromagnetic compatibility)
  • Royal Decree 920/2017 (Spanish periodic technical inspection of vehicles)
  • TEXA IDC5 Bike
  • Vector CANoe
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • BikeSim
  • PicoScope 7 Automotive
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Longitudinal tyre slip
  2. 1.2Grip versus slip curve
  3. 1.3Wheel lock-up and loss of stability
  4. 1.4ABS control cycle
  5. 1.5Motorcycle versus car: critical differences
  6. 1.6Mandatory ABS in the EU
  7. 1.7Accident statistics and benefits
  8. 1.8Physical limitations of the system
  9. 1.9ABS and rider perception
  10. 1.10Workshop: interpreting a slip curve
  1. 2.1Inductive and active wheel speed sensors
  2. 2.2Tone rings and air gap
  3. 2.3Hydraulic modulator and solenoid valves
  4. 2.4Return pump and accumulator
  5. 2.5Control unit and control algorithms
  6. 2.6Warning light and self-diagnosis
  7. 2.7Two-channel and combined ABS
  8. 2.8Bosch ABS 10 and ABS 9
  9. 2.9Integration with the engine ECU
  10. 2.10Practical: measuring wheel sensor signals
  1. 3.1Six-axis inertial measurement unit
  2. 3.2Lean angle and lateral grip
  3. 3.3Rear wheel lift-off control
  4. 3.4Bosch MSC cornering ABS
  5. 3.5Riding modes and settings
  6. 3.6Off-road ABS with switchable rear
  7. 3.7Emergency braking and warning lights
  8. 3.8Integration with traction control
  9. 3.9ARAS advanced rider assistance systems
  10. 3.10Case study: analysing a cornering brake event with IMU data
  1. 4.1Requirements of UNECE Regulation No 78
  2. 4.2Braking tests with ABS
  3. 4.3Functional safety to ISO 26262
  4. 4.4Failure mode analysis
  5. 4.5Degraded-mode strategies
  6. 4.6Electromagnetic compatibility of the system
  7. 4.7Cybersecurity of control units
  8. 4.8ITV inspection protocol for ABS
  9. 4.9Liability in vehicle modifications
  10. 4.10Lab: failure mode analysis of an ABS
  1. 5.1Reading ABS fault codes
  2. 5.2Sensor and tone ring faults
  3. 5.3Bleeding systems with a modulator
  4. 5.4Tyre changes and calibration
  5. 5.5Faults caused by battery voltage
  6. 5.6Actuation tests from the scan tool
  7. 5.7Checking connectors and wiring
  8. 5.8Spare parts and compatibility
  9. 5.9ABS diagnostic sheet
  10. 5.10Case study: intermittent ABS warning light
  1. 6.1Selecting a motorcycle model
  2. 6.2Analysing the system architecture
  3. 6.3Reviewing regulatory requirements
  4. 6.4Braking test plan
  5. 6.5Measuring and logging data
  6. 6.6Evaluating cornering behaviour
  7. 6.7Proposed safety improvements
  8. 6.8Conclusions for rider training
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is TEXA IDC5 Bike, Vector CANoe, MATLAB/Simulink, BikeSim and PicoScope 7 Automotive, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: diagnosing ABS faults in the workshop, braking tests with data logging and failure mode analysis of brake systems. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.

Standards covered: UNECE Regulation No 78, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014, ISO 12364, ISO 26262, UNECE Regulation No 10, Royal Decree 920/2017.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UNECE Regulation No 78, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:TEXA IDC5 Bike, Vector CANoe, MATLAB/Simulink, BikeSim and PicoScope 7 Automotive, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:an ABS evaluation of a real motorcycle model, from system architecture and regulatory review to braking tests and safety improvements, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Slip curve analysis
Interpret a tyre slip curve and the ABS control cycle.
Wheel sensor signals
Measure and validate wheel speed sensor signals.
Cornering brake analysis
Analyse a cornering brake event using IMU data.
Failure mode analysis
Carry out a failure mode analysis of an ABS.
Final project
ABS evaluation of a chosen model with braking test plan and safety proposals, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Diagnostic technicianFunctional safety engineerChassis systems engineerMotorcycle mechanicVehicle roadworthiness (ITV) inspectorRoad safety trainer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with TEXA IDC5 Bike, Vector CANoe, MATLAB/Simulink, BikeSim and PicoScope 7 Automotive, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer that can run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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