Master’s in Motorcycle Racing Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in motorcycle racing engineering, with 12 modules covering racing structure, FIM technical regulations, race bike preparation, chassis and suspension set-up, electronics and strategies, telemetry, tyres and race strategy, race-weekend operations, rider performance, prototype development and team management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Motorcycle Racing Engineering — studying from India
India is the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, with major production in Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Manesar and Greater Noida. Companies such as Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Company, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India and Royal Enfield dominate the market, supported by a deep supplier base. Vehicle standards and emission norms are set by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, with testing and homologation support from the Automotive Research Association of India. Engineers work on engine development, chassis and frame design, electrification and quality validation for two-wheeled vehicles.
Fees for India: ₹734,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Do motorcycle engineering qualifications need approval from bodies in India?
Vehicle type approval and homologation in India involve the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and the Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) rules under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. SEIUM's qualification is private and not accredited by any national body, so it does not confer approval or certification. Employers decide how much it is worth to them.
Which employers in India hire for 2-wheeler engineering roles?
Major two-wheeler manufacturers, their component suppliers, and design and testing consultancies are the typical employers. Hiring focuses on specific technical skills and practical experience. A private qualification can add to a profile, but employers will judge it alongside your work history and their own requirements.
Is this course realistic for a working engineer in India, and what about English?
Yes, it is designed for online study, so you can work and study at the same time from anywhere in India. The course is taught in English, so you need reasonable English proficiency to follow it. Each student gets a technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments or covered by employer sponsorship.
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
Understand the technical and sporting structure of motorcycle racing.
Prepare racing motorcycles in line with the technical regulations.
Tune chassis, suspension and electronics to each circuit.
Analyse telemetry to improve rider and bike performance.
Organise team operations during the race weekend.
Manage budgets, sponsorship and technical staff.
Develop the technical and operational plan of a racing team.
Who it's for
- Motorcycle track engineers in road racing championships.
- Team technical directors and crew chiefs.
- Racing data engineers working with telemetry.
- Motorcycle racing team managers.
- Chief mechanics looking to move into engineering roles.
- Racing prototype development engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join road racing teams.
What you'll work with
- FIM Grand Prix Regulations (MotoGP sporting and technical rules)
- FIM Superbike and Supersport World Championship Regulations (production-based racing rules)
- FIM Medical Code (rider medical requirements)
- FIM Standards for Circuits, Road Racing (circuit safety)
- FIM Anti-Doping Code (anti-doping in motorcycling)
- World Anti-Doping Code (global anti-doping framework)
- ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics vocabulary)
- FIM Environmental Code (environmental sustainability)
- MoTeC i2 Pro
- 2D Data Recording
- AiM Race Studio
- MATLAB
- BikeSim
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Road racing disciplines1.2Structure of the FIM and federations1.3World and national championships1.4Prototype and production categories1.5Rider promotion ladder1.6Manufacturers and satellite teams1.7Economics of motorcycle racing1.8Calendar and weekend format1.9Technological challenges of the discipline1.10Case study: structure of a national championship
2.1MotoGP technical regulations2.2Superbike regulations2.3Homologation of production motorcycles2.4Engine and component limits2.5Championship unified electronics2.6Fuel and tank2.7Minimum weight and ballast2.8Technical scrutineering procedure2.9Concessions to manufacturers2.10Practical: analysis of a technical regulation
3.1Strip-down and chassis preparation3.2Racing kits3.3Engine preparation3.4Exhausts and intake3.5Racing electronics3.6Sensor installation3.7Racing fairings3.8Safety and seals3.9Initial set-up3.10Workshop: preparation checklist for a Supersport bike
4.1Geometry by circuit4.2Weight distribution4.3Ride height and pitch4.4Fork settings4.5Shock absorber settings4.6Component stiffness4.7Gear ratios by circuit4.8Tyres and set-up4.9Rider feedback4.10Case study: set-up for a twisty circuit
5.1Corner-by-corner traction control5.2Anti-wheelie control in racing5.3Engine braking management5.4Engine maps5.5Fuel management5.6Launch control system5.7Quick gearshift and quickshifter5.8Race strategies5.9Configuration by rider5.10Practical: electronics map for a circuit
6.1Main acquisition channels6.2Lap comparison6.3Sector analysis6.4Braking analysis6.5Lean angle and line analysis6.6Acceleration analysis6.7Rider-to-rider comparison6.8Derived maths channels6.9Reports for the rider6.10Lab: analysis of a qualifying lap
7.1Tyre allocation7.2Compound choice7.3Pressures and temperatures7.4Degradation during the race7.5Tyre management by the rider7.6Wet races7.7Flag-to-flag race procedure7.8Qualifying strategy7.9Decision-making on the grid7.10Practical: tyre strategy for a race
8.1Weekend planning8.2Garage layout8.3Roles of the technical team8.4Team technical meetings8.5Grid procedures8.6Parc fermé procedure8.7Communication with race direction8.8Equipment logistics8.9Incident management8.10Case study: weekend of a Moto2 team
9.1Rider physical preparation9.2Rider mental preparation9.3Rider–engineer communication9.4Simulators and training9.5Training on road and dirt bikes9.6Rider safety9.7FIM Medical Code9.8Anti-doping rules in motorcycle racing9.9Development of young riders9.10Practical: rider preparation plan
10.1Prototype development cycle10.2Pre-season testing10.3Role of test riders10.4Aerodynamic development of the prototype10.5Chassis development10.6Engine development10.7Use of simulation10.8System reliability in service10.9Transfer to production10.10Workshop: winter development plan
11.1Team budget11.2Sponsorship and marketing11.3Rider contracts11.4Organisation of technical staff11.5Supplier selection11.6Hospitality and relations11.7FIM environmental sustainability11.8Risk management11.9Management indicators11.10Case study: business plan for a team
12.1Choice of category and team12.2Analysis of the applicable regulations12.3Technical preparation plan12.4Set-up plan by circuit12.5Electronics and data plan12.6Team operational plan12.7Project budget12.8Improvement plan12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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 you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2 Pro, 2D Data Recording, AiM Race Studio, MATLAB and BikeSim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: technical preparation of a Supersport bike for a race weekend, telemetry analysis of a qualifying lap, and budget and staffing planning for a national championship team. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: FIM Grand Prix Regulations, FIM Superbike and Supersport World Championship Regulations, FIM Medical Code, FIM Standards for Circuits (Road Racing), FIM Anti-Doping Code, World Anti-Doping Code, ISO 8855, FIM Environmental Code.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme 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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MoTeC i2 Pro, 2D Data Recording, AiM Race Studio, MATLAB and BikeSim, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), 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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