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Course on longitudinal dynamics and stability on two wheels

Online course of 300 hours in longitudinal dynamics and two-wheeler stability: 6 modules covering longitudinal balance, acceleration and traction, braking and ABS, stability and oscillation modes, and simulation and testing, 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

Calculate load transfer under acceleration and braking.

02

Determine wheelie and stoppie limits.

03

Analyse traction and the influence of anti-squat.

04

Evaluate combined braking systems and ABS.

05

Diagnose wobble and weave oscillation modes.

06

Correlate simulations with test data.

07

Develop a longitudinal dynamics study of a motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorcycle dynamics engineers seeking deeper expertise in longitudinal behaviour.
  • Braking system engineers working on ABS and combined braking.
  • Test engineers involved in braking and stability validation.
  • Simulation engineers using multibody models.
  • Motorcycle test riders who want a stronger technical foundation.
  • Track engineers working with data and setup.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 8710:2010 (motorcycles, brakes and braking systems test methods)
  • UNECE Regulation No 78 (braking of L-category vehicles)
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (type approval of L-category vehicles)
  • ISO 8855:2011 (vehicle dynamics, vocabulary)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 (functional safety)
  • ISO 6725:1981 (motorcycle dimensions)
  • BikeSim
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Adams
  • AiM Race Studio
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Static load distribution
  2. 1.2Load transfer under acceleration and braking
  3. 1.3Centre-of-gravity height and wheelbase
  4. 1.4Wheelie limit
  5. 1.5Stoppie limit
  6. 1.6Available grip coefficient
  7. 1.7Resistance to motion: aerodynamic and rolling
  8. 1.8Power curve and tractive force
  9. 1.9Equations of longitudinal motion
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: calculation of maximum wheelie-limited acceleration
  1. 2.1Longitudinal tyre slip
  2. 2.2Anti-squat and chain pull
  3. 2.3Effect of shaft and belt drive
  4. 2.4Traction control and anti-wheelie
  5. 2.5Standing starts and launch control
  6. 2.6Accelerating through a corner while leaned over
  7. 2.7Engine torque management
  8. 2.8Transmission and gear ratios
  9. 2.9Simulation of 0-100 km/h acceleration
  10. 2.10Lab: effect of the front sprocket on anti-squat
  1. 3.1Front and rear brake distribution
  2. 3.2Combined braking systems
  3. 3.3Motorcycle ABS and its generations
  4. 3.4Cornering ABS with an inertial platform
  5. 3.5Engine braking and slipper clutch
  6. 3.6Braking distances and deceleration
  7. 3.7Wet braking
  8. 3.8Fading and disc temperature
  9. 3.9Type-approval braking tests
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: calculation of ideal brake distribution
  1. 4.1High-speed straight-line stability
  2. 4.2Wobble mode and steering damper
  3. 4.3Weave mode and influencing factors
  4. 4.4Chatter on track
  5. 4.5Effect of load and passenger
  6. 4.6Influence of tyres
  7. 4.7Instability under hard braking
  8. 4.8Eigenvalue analysis
  9. 4.9Real cases of instability
  10. 4.10Case study: diagnosing weave on a touring motorcycle
  1. 5.1Multibody motorcycle models
  2. 5.2Simulation in BikeSim
  3. 5.3Track data acquisition
  4. 5.4Inertial measurement unit
  5. 5.5Correlation between simulation and testing
  6. 5.6Standardised braking tests
  7. 5.7Stability tests
  8. 5.8Test rider safety
  9. 5.9Test report
  10. 5.10Workshop: ABS braking test plan
  1. 6.1Definition of the motorcycle and the objective
  2. 6.2Mathematical model of the motorcycle
  3. 6.3Acceleration analysis
  4. 6.4Braking analysis
  5. 6.5Stability analysis
  6. 6.6Proposed improvements
  7. 6.7Validation plan
  8. 6.8Technical conclusions of the study
  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. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it is compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Adams and AiM Race Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: calculation of wheelie and stoppie limits, ABS braking test planning and diagnosis of oscillation modes. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: ISO 8710:2010, UNECE Regulation No 78, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, ISO 8855:2011, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014, ISO 6725:1981.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 8710, UNECE Regulation No 78 and Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Adams, AiM Race Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete longitudinal dynamics study of a motorcycle, 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.

Define motorcycle and objective
Set the motorcycle and the goal of the dynamics study.
Build the mathematical model
Develop the motorcycle model for longitudinal analysis.
Analyse acceleration and braking
Evaluate acceleration, braking and their limits with the model.
Assess stability and improvements
Analyse oscillation modes and propose improvements with a validation plan.
Final project
Present the complete study with technical conclusions, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorcycle dynamics engineerBraking systems engineerTest engineerSimulation engineerMotorcycle test riderTrack engineer
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 BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Adams, AiM Race Studio, 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 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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