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Classic motorcycle racing course

Online course of 300 hours in classic motorcycle racing. 6 modules covering classic racing categories, period mechanics, restoration for racing, regulations and safety, and riding and setup, 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

Understand the categories and philosophy of classic racing.

02

Understand the mechanics of period engines and chassis.

03

Plan a restoration geared towards racing.

04

Apply technical regulations and authenticity criteria.

05

Set up and ride classic motorcycles safely.

06

Manage costs and the supply of parts.

07

Carry out a classic racing motorcycle project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Classic motorcycle restorers preparing machines for the track.
  • Classic racing mechanics.
  • Classic racers who want to understand and prepare their own motorcycles.
  • Technical scrutineers at classic events.
  • Organisers of classic motorcycle events.
  • Advisers to collectors.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in vehicle restoration.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIVA Technical Code (classification and authenticity of historic vehicles)
  • Royal Decree 892/2013 (Spanish Historic Vehicles Regulation)
  • Royal Spanish Motorcycling Federation (RFME) road-racing regulations (sporting and technical rules for national road racing)
  • FIM Standards for Road Racing Circuits (circuit safety and homologation)
  • UN/ECE Regulation No 22.06 (protective helmets)
  • Excel
  • AiM Race Studio 3
  • SolidWorks
  • Fusion 360
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1History of classic road racing
  2. 1.2Categories by era and engine capacity
  3. 1.3Classic championships and trophies
  4. 1.4Regularity versus speed events
  5. 1.5Production motorcycles and replicas
  6. 1.6Licences and insurance
  7. 1.7The philosophy of authenticity
  8. 1.8Calendars and events
  9. 1.9Parts market and clubs
  10. 1.10Workshop: eligibility sheet for a motorcycle
  1. 2.1Classic two-stroke engines
  2. 2.2Pushrod four-stroke engines
  3. 2.3Period carburation
  4. 2.4Contact-breaker and electronic ignition
  5. 2.5Clutches and gearboxes
  6. 2.6Drum brakes
  7. 2.7Classic frames and suspension
  8. 2.8Period materials and tolerances
  9. 2.9Imperial tools and measurements
  10. 2.10Lab: setting contact breakers and ignition advance
  1. 3.1Documentation and history of the motorcycle
  2. 3.2Dismantling and diagnosis
  3. 3.3Restoring versus replacing
  4. 3.4Remanufacturing parts
  5. 3.5Permitted safety upgrades
  6. 3.6Classic-profile tyres
  7. 3.7Wiring and reliability
  8. 3.8Paint and finish
  9. 3.9Bench tests and running-in
  10. 3.10Case study: restoration plan for a 1970s 250
  1. 4.1Technical regulations for classics
  2. 4.2Passports and technical sheets
  3. 4.3Pre-event scrutineering
  4. 4.4Modern rider equipment
  5. 4.5Circuits and safety measures
  6. 4.6Fluids, catch tanks and lockwiring
  7. 4.7Regularity events and how they are controlled
  8. 4.8Insurance and liability
  9. 4.9The ethics of replicas
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: simulated technical scrutineering
  1. 5.1Riding technique on period motorcycles
  2. 5.2Braking with drum brakes
  3. 5.3Narrow tyres and grip
  4. 5.4Setting up classic suspension
  5. 5.5Gear ratios and final drive
  6. 5.6Carburation for each circuit
  7. 5.7Maintenance in the paddock
  8. 5.8Dealing with typical failures
  9. 5.9Costs of a season
  10. 5.10Case study: preparing for a regularity event
  1. 6.1Choice of motorcycle and category
  2. 6.2Historical research
  3. 6.3Technical diagnosis
  4. 6.4Restoration and upgrade plan
  5. 6.5Regulatory compliance
  6. 6.6Track setup
  7. 6.7Budget and parts sources
  8. 6.8Technical report
  9. 6.9Written report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the course is compatible with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Excel, AiM Race Studio 3, SolidWorks and Fusion 360, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for restoring and setting up classic motorcycles, eligibility scrutineering and regularity events on circuit. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: FIVA Technical Code; Royal Decree 892/2013; Royal Spanish Motorcycling Federation (RFME) road-racing regulations; FIM Standards for Road Racing Circuits; UN/ECE Regulation No 22.06.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the FIVA Technical Code, Royal Decree 892/2013 and the RFME road-racing regulations applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Excel, AiM Race Studio 3, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a classic racing motorcycle project, from historical research and diagnosis to restoration plan, regulatory compliance and track setup, 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.

Motorcycle and research
Choose the motorcycle and category and research its history.
Technical diagnosis
Assess the condition of engine, chassis and components.
Restoration plan
Plan the restoration and permitted upgrades in line with the regulations.
Track setup and budget
Set the motorcycle up on track and cost the project and parts sources.
Final project
A technical report on the classic racing motorcycle, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Classic motorcycle restorerClassic racing mechanicClassic racerTechnical scrutineerClassic event organiserCollector adviser
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's 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 Excel, AiM Race Studio 3, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, 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 a computer able to run the 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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