Slick vs. Rain Tire Course for Motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in slick vs. rain tyres for motorcycles. 6 modules covering tyre fundamentals, slick and rain tyres, tyre management in racing, fitting, testing and safety, with an assigned technical tutor.
Slick vs. Rain Tire Course for Motorcycles — studying from Canada
Canada's motorcycle and two-wheeler market is relatively modest compared with the car sector, but it supports a network of dealers, distributors, parts suppliers and recreational riding communities. Manufacturers and importers serve markets across provinces, with seasonal demand shaped by climate. Engineering work in this area includes vehicle homologation, component design and electric two-wheeler development. Regulation of vehicle safety and emissions involves federal and provincial authorities.
Fees for Canada: C$1,010 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for motorcycle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Vehicle engineering roles in Canada are generally not licensed by a single title-protected body, but employers and industry associations set their own expectations. Transport Canada regulates vehicle safety standards, which is separate from any qualification. Check recognition with prospective employers directly.
What career paths in Canada could this qualification support in the 2-wheeler sector?
Potential roles include design, testing, product development and technical support with motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, distributors and component suppliers. Whether a private qualification is valued is for each employer to decide, and experience often matters most in this sector. The final project can provide a concrete portfolio piece, though it does not guarantee any position.
How can I manage this programme alongside work in Canada?
The programme is entirely online and in English, so it suits students across Canadian time zones, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme chosen. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. An assigned technical tutor provides guidance throughout.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the structure and behaviour of motorcycle tyres.
Compare the characteristics of slicks and rain tyres.
Manage tyre pressures and temperatures.
Select compounds according to circuit and conditions.
Interpret tyre telemetry.
Apply safety rules when using racing tyres.
Design a tyre strategy for a race.
Who it's for
- Tyre technicians working in racing paddocks or tyre distribution.
- Race mechanics who manage tyres during race weekends.
- Track engineers responsible for tyre strategy.
- Data engineers analysing tyre telemetry.
- Supplier support technicians for tyre brands.
- Track bike builders and preparers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter racing and motorsport.
What you'll work with
- UN/ECE Regulation No 75 (pneumatic tyres for motorcycles and mopeds)
- ISO 5751 (motorcycle tyres and rims: designation, dimensions and loads)
- ISO 4249 (motorcycle tyres and rims: code-designated series)
- FIM technical regulations (technical rules for motorcycle racing)
- ETRTO Standards Manual (European tyre and rim technical standards)
- Simcenter Tyre (MF-Tyre/MF-Swift)
- MoTeC i2
- AiM Race Studio 3
- MATLAB
6 modules
1.1Radial and bias-ply construction1.2Carcass and belts1.3Rubber compounds1.4Tread1.5Grip and deformation1.6Lateral force and slip angle1.7Camber thrust1.8Heat and temperature window1.9Wear and tyre life1.10Workshop: reading the markings on a tyre
2.1No tread pattern2.2Maximum contact patch2.3Soft, medium and hard compounds2.4Tyre warmers2.5Hot pressures2.6Use on a dry circuit2.7Homologated racing tyres2.8Wear management2.9Single suppliers in championships2.10Practical exercise: checking cold and hot pressures
3.1Water evacuation tread pattern3.2Aquaplaning and water film3.3Very soft compounds3.4Temperature in the wet3.5Mixed conditions and decision-making3.6Intermediate tyres for mixed conditions3.7Wear in the dry3.8Suspension settings in the rain3.9Electronic settings in the rain3.10Lab: analysing the contact patch in the wet
4.1Tyre allocation4.2Strategy per session4.3Tyre telemetry4.4Temperature and pressure sensors4.5Selection by circuit4.6Bike swap in flag-to-flag races4.7Safety rules4.8Communication with the supplier4.9Wear analysis4.10Case study: tyre decision in a race with intermittent rain
5.1Fitting and balancing5.2Tyre warmers and temperatures5.3Damage inspection5.4Tyre storage and expiry5.5Prohibited road use5.6Tyre regulations5.7Homologation of road tyres5.8Rider safety5.9Data logging5.10Case study: inspecting a slick after a crash
6.1Choosing the category and circuit6.2Analysing conditions6.3Compound selection6.4Pressure plan6.5Dry and wet strategy6.6Use of telemetry6.7Contingency plan6.8Strategy technical data sheet6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Simcenter Tyre (MF-Tyre/MF-Swift), MoTeC i2, AiM Race Studio 3 and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for pressure control at the circuit, tyre wear analysis and wet-weather strategy decisions. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: UN/ECE Regulation No 75, ISO 5751, ISO 4249, FIM technical regulations, ETRTO Standards Manual.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
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 Simcenter Tyre (MF-Tyre/MF-Swift), MoTeC i2, AiM Race Studio 3 and MATLAB, 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 capable of running the programme's 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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