Motorcycles & 2-Wheelers
101 online programmes, designed with industry and taught by practising engineers.
Motorcycles and Two-Wheelers in 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.
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Course in Railway Accident Investigation
The Railway Accident Research Course provides specialized knowledge in the reconstruction of rail events, including root cause analysis and contributing factors. It focuses on the application…
Motorcycle geometry fundamentals course
Online course of 300 hours in motorcycle geometry fundamentals. 6 modules covering fundamental geometric parameters, stability and manoeuvrability, dynamic geometry, adjustments and configuration, and design and…
Multitubular and Monocoque Chassis Design Course
Online course of 300 hours in multitubular and monocoque chassis design: 6 modules covering the structural role of the chassis, multitubular and monocoque chassis, calculation and…
Course on telescopic and alternative suspensions
Online course of 300 hours in telescopic and alternative suspensions: 6 modules covering suspension dynamics, the telescopic fork, alternative front-end systems, rear suspension, and setup and…
Tilting truck course: design, rigidity and materials
Online course of 300 hours in swingarms: design, stiffness and materials. 6 modules covering the function of the swingarm, stiffness and strength calculation, materials and processes,…
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,…
Naked and sport motorcycle design course
Online course of 300 hours in naked and sports motorcycle design: 6 modules covering the naked and sports segments, conceptual design, naked and sports engineering, and…
Aerodynamics course applied to motorcycle fairings
Online course of 300 hours in aerodynamics applied to motorcycle fairings: 6 modules covering motorcycle aerodynamics, fairing design, aerodynamic appendages, CFD simulation and aerodynamic testing, with…
CAD simulation course for structural parts of motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in CAD simulation for motorcycle structural parts: 6 modules covering CAD modelling of structural components, finite element fundamentals, motorcycle load cases,…
Ergonomics course for urban and touring motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in urban and touring motorcycle ergonomics: 6 modules covering ergonomics applied to the motorcycle, urban and touring ergonomics, controls and interface,…
Modal analysis course on motorcycle chassis
Online course of 300 hours in modal analysis of motorcycle chassis: 6 modules covering chassis vibration, numerical and experimental modal analysis, correlation and updating, and design…
Course on the fundamentals of single-cylinder and twin-cylinder engines
Online course of 300 hours in single-cylinder and twin-cylinder engine fundamentals: 6 modules covering the four-stroke cycle, single-cylinder and twin-cylinder engines, engine systems, and testing and…
Course on tuning and carburetion of classic motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in tuning and carburation of classic motorcycles: 6 modules covering how the carburettor works, classic carburettor types, tuning and carburation, synchronisation…
Basic electronic fuel injection course for motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in basic motorcycle electronic fuel injection: 6 modules covering injection architecture, system sensors, actuators and fuel supply, electronic fault diagnosis, and…
Two-stroke engine course: theory and maintenance
Online course of 300 hours in two-stroke engines: theory and maintenance. 6 modules covering the two-stroke cycle, engine components, expansion chamber exhausts, lubrication and carburation, and…
High-performance four-stroke engine course
Online course of 300 hours in high-performance four-stroke engines. 6 modules covering high-revving engine thermodynamics, valvetrain and cylinder head, crankshaft, intake, injection and combustion, and engine…
Course on turbochargers applied to motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in turbochargers applied to motorcycles. 6 modules covering forced induction principles, compressor maps, chassis integration, engine preparation for boost and electronic…
Liquid vs. air cooling course for motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in liquid versus air cooling in motorcycles. 6 modules covering engine heat transfer, air cooling, liquid cooling, technical comparison of solutions…
Motorcycle racing exhaust systems course
Online course of 300 hours in racing motorcycle exhaust systems. 6 modules covering exhaust acoustics and flow, materials and manufacturing, silencers and noise control, exhausts across…
Motorcycle engine lubrication and oil course
Online course of 300 hours in lubrication and oils for motorcycle engines. 6 modules covering engine tribology, lubrication circuits, oils and specifications, used oil analysis and…
Basic diagnostics course on motorcycle powertrains
Online course of 300 hours in basic motorcycle powertrain diagnostics. 6 modules covering powertrain architecture, mechanical engine diagnosis, fuel and ignition diagnosis, electronic diagnosis with OBD…
Sequential gearbox course for motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in sequential motorcycle gearboxes. 6 modules covering motorcycle gearbox principles, the sequential selection mechanism, electronically assisted shifting, racing gearboxes and diagnosis…
Multi-disc and anti-slip clutch course
Online course of 300 hours in multi-plate and slipper clutches. 6 modules covering the wet multi-plate clutch, materials and wear, slipper clutches, control and automation, and…
Course on chains, belts and cardan shafts: advantages and maintenance
Online course of 300 hours in chains, belts and shaft drives: advantages and maintenance. 6 modules covering final drive fundamentals, chain drive, belt drive, shaft drive…