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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 diagnosis, 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

Explain the four-stroke cycle applied to motorcycle engines.

02

Analyse the architecture and balancing of the single-cylinder engine.

03

Compare twin-cylinder configurations according to crank angle.

04

Describe the auxiliary systems of the engine.

05

Interpret dyno tests and diagnostics.

06

Plan scheduled engine maintenance.

07

Develop a complete technical analysis of an engine.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorcycle engine technicians.
  • Engine engineers working on single- and twin-cylinder units.
  • Motorcycle mechanics looking for a solid technical foundation.
  • Dyno and test-bench technicians.
  • Engine tuners.
  • Calibration engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 4106:2012 (motorcycles, engine test code, net power)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (environmental and propulsion performance requirements)
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (type approval of L-category vehicles)
  • UNECE Regulation No 41 (motorcycle noise)
  • SAE J1349 (engine net power rating)
  • ISO 3046-1 (reciprocating internal combustion engines, performance)
  • GT-SUITE
  • Ricardo WAVE
  • MATLAB
  • Dynojet WinPEP
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Real Otto cycle and valve timing diagram
  2. 1.2Displacement, stroke and bore
  3. 1.3Compression ratio
  4. 1.4Volumetric efficiency and cylinder filling
  5. 1.5Torque, power and engine speed
  6. 1.6Engine characteristic curves
  7. 1.7Mean effective pressure
  8. 1.8Specific fuel consumption
  9. 1.9Long-stroke and short-stroke engines
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: power calculation from mean effective pressure
  1. 2.1Single-cylinder architecture
  2. 2.2Balancing of inertia forces
  3. 2.3Balance shaft
  4. 2.4Two-valve and four-valve cylinder heads
  5. 2.5Air and liquid cooling
  6. 2.6Applications: enduro, trail and urban
  7. 2.7Vibration and comfort
  8. 2.8Weight and cost advantages
  9. 2.9Racing single-cylinder engines
  10. 2.10Case study: analysis of an enduro engine
  1. 3.1Parallel twin at 180, 270 and 360 degrees
  2. 3.2V-twin at 45, 75 and 90 degrees
  3. 3.3Opposed-cylinder boxer
  4. 3.4Firing order and sound
  5. 3.5First- and second-order balancing
  6. 3.6Offset crankpin crankshaft
  7. 3.7Big bang and traction
  8. 3.8Packaging in the chassis
  9. 3.9Market examples
  10. 3.10Lab: comparison of inertia forces by crank angle
  1. 4.1Chain, gear and desmodromic valve trains
  2. 4.2Intake and airbox
  3. 4.3Exhaust and tuning
  4. 4.4Wet-sump and dry-sump lubrication
  5. 4.5Clutch and primary drive
  6. 4.6Starting and electrical generation
  7. 4.7Electronic engine management
  8. 4.8Euro 5 emissions
  9. 4.9Scheduled maintenance according to the manufacturer
  10. 4.10Workshop: valve clearance adjustment on a twin-cylinder
  1. 5.1Chassis dyno and engine dyno
  2. 5.2Power correction to reference conditions
  3. 5.3Compression and leak-down
  4. 5.4Exhaust gas analysis
  5. 5.5Noise diagnosis
  6. 5.6Oil consumption
  7. 5.7Typical wear by mileage
  8. 5.8Maintenance records
  9. 5.9Reliability in real-world use
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: interpreting a dyno curve
  1. 6.1Engine selection
  2. 6.2Collection of technical data
  3. 6.3Thermodynamic analysis of the cycle
  4. 6.4Balancing analysis
  5. 6.5Systems analysis
  6. 6.6Maintenance plan
  7. 6.7Improvement proposal
  8. 6.8Conclusions of the engine analysis
  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 GT-SUITE, Ricardo WAVE, MATLAB and Dynojet WinPEP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: balancing calculation for a twin-cylinder engine, interpretation of dyno curves and valve clearance adjustment. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: ISO 4106:2012, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, UNECE Regulation No 41, SAE J1349, ISO 3046-1.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 4106, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:GT-SUITE, Ricardo WAVE, MATLAB, Dynojet WinPEP, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete technical analysis of a single-cylinder or twin-cylinder engine, 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.

Select the engine
Choose the engine and collect its technical data.
Analyse the thermodynamic cycle
Evaluate the engine cycle, torque and power.
Analyse balancing and systems
Study balancing and the auxiliary systems of the engine.
Plan maintenance and improvements
Draw up the maintenance plan and an improvement proposal.
Final project
Present the conclusions of the engine analysis, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorcycle engine technicianEngine engineerMotorcycle mechanicDyno technicianEngine tunerCalibration 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 GT-SUITE, Ricardo WAVE, MATLAB, Dynojet WinPEP, 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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