Electronic management course for sports motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in electronic management of sports motorcycles. 6 modules covering performance electronics, traction control, anti-wheelie, launch and engine braking control, electronic suspension and chassis, and data acquisition and analysis, with an assigned technical tutor.
Electronic management course for sports motorcycles — studying from South Africa
Two-wheeler transport is significant in South Africa, both for commuting and for delivery services, and the motorcycle and scooter market has grown steadily. Local assembly and distribution of motorcycles and scooters are supported by importers and manufacturers, and the sector interacts with road safety regulation and licensing. Engineers working on two-wheelers focus on chassis design, braking systems, emissions and rider safety. Growing interest in electric scooters and light mobility is also shaping demand.
Fees for South Africa: R 10 200 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any South African body, so they are not official state degrees. Professional engineering registration runs through ECSA, and motorcycle-related standards and testing involve bodies such as the SABS. Whether a SEIUM qualification is recognised is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so check before enrolling.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in the two-wheeler sector?
Motorcycle manufacturers, importers, dealers and component suppliers may value engineering depth in vehicle dynamics, powertrains or design. A private qualification can add to your profile, but it does not carry official status, so its impact depends on employer preference and your existing experience. Speak to potential employers to understand their view.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from South Africa without a student visa. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible. Ask SEIUM about time-zone expectations and weekly workload before enrolling.
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
Describe the electronic architecture of a current sports motorcycle.
Explain how traction control works.
Configure anti-wheelie, launch control and engine braking.
Analyse the role of semi-active suspension.
Interpret telemetry data from a session.
Tune electronic aids to suit the rider and circuit.
Produce an electronic set-up sheet.
Who it's for
- Racing electronics engineers configuring rider aids.
- Data engineers analysing session telemetry.
- Calibration technicians working on performance strategies.
- Track engineers who need to understand electronic set-up.
- Racing mechanics supporting the electronics side of the team.
- Vehicle systems engineers developing sports motorcycles.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter racing and motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 26262 (road vehicles — functional safety)
- FIM technical regulations (international motorcycle racing technical rules)
- ISO 11898 (road vehicles — controller area network (CAN))
- UNECE Regulation No. 78 (braking of L-category vehicles)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 3/2014 (vehicle functional safety requirements for L-category vehicles)
- UNECE Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles)
- 2D Datarecording
- MoTeC i2
- Magneti Marelli WinTAX
- AiM Race Studio 3
- MATLAB/Simulink
6 modules
1.1From carburettor to ride-by-wire1.2Electronic architecture of a superbike1.3The inertial platform as the core1.4Power and response modes1.5Communication between control units1.6Rider interface1.7Torque safety strategies1.8Evolution in WSBK and MotoGP1.9Trends in production motorcycles1.10Workshop: analysing the architecture of a current superbike
2.1Rear-wheel slip2.2Reference speed estimation2.3Lean angle and threshold2.4Intervention via ignition, injection and throttle2.5Adjustment levels and their effect2.6Lateral slide control2.7Control in the wet2.8Traction telemetry data2.9Tuning traction control by circuit2.10Practical exercise: analysing traction control interventions
3.1Detecting front-wheel lift3.2Anti-wheelie control strategy3.3Launch control from a standing start3.4Engine braking control3.5Interaction with the slipper clutch3.6Pit lane speed limiter3.7Quickshifter and auto-blipper3.8Slide control under braking3.9Adjustments according to the rider3.10Laboratory: configuring anti-wheelie and launch control
4.1Semi-active suspension and damping modes4.2Automatic adjustment by mode4.3Road condition estimation4.4Electronic steering damper4.5Cornering ABS4.6Combined chassis and engine assistance systems4.7Calibration by rider4.8Actuator reliability4.9Suspension diagnosis4.10Case study: setting up semi-active suspension on track
5.1Additional sensors in racing5.2Data loggers5.3Reference lap and comparisons5.4Calculated channels derived from sensors5.5Throttle use analysis5.6Detecting chassis problems5.7Session report5.8The data engineer's work5.9Lap simulation5.10Case study: technical report after a practice session
6.1Selection of motorcycle and circuit6.2Analysis of baseline data6.3Definition of improvement objectives6.4Traction control configuration6.5Anti-wheelie and engine braking configuration6.6Track test plan6.7Analysis of results6.8Electronic set-up sheet6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The course is delivered 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is 2D Datarecording, MoTeC i2, Magneti Marelli WinTAX, AiM Race Studio 3 and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: telemetry analysis on track, configuration of electronic aids and practice session reports. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 26262, FIM technical regulations, ISO 11898, UNECE Regulation No. 78, Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 3/2014, UNECE Regulation No. 10.
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 able to run 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 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 2D Datarecording, MoTeC i2, Magneti Marelli WinTAX, AiM Race Studio 3 and MATLAB/Simulink, 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 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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