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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, and evaluation and validation, 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

Apply anthropometric data to motorcycle design.

02

Define the ergonomic triangle for urban or touring use.

03

Evaluate comfort on long journeys and exposure to vibration.

04

Design the layout of controls and interfaces.

05

Use digital human models and user testing.

06

Analyse ergonomics results statistically.

07

Propose ergonomic improvements for a specific motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Ergonomics engineers applying human factors to two-wheelers.
  • Motorcycle designers working on urban and touring models.
  • Product engineers responsible for rider comfort.
  • User experience specialists in the mobility sector.
  • Motorcycle test riders.
  • Accessory designers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 7250-1:2017 (basic human body measurements)
  • ISO 2631-1:1997 (whole-body vibration)
  • UNECE Regulation No 60 (motorcycle controls)
  • ISO 5349-1:2001 (hand-arm vibration)
  • ISO 11226:2000 (evaluation of static working postures)
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (type approval of L-category vehicles)
  • ISO 9241-210:2019 (human-centred design)
  • Siemens Jack
  • RAMSIS
  • SolidWorks
  • Tekscan (pressure mapping)
  • Microsoft Excel
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Rider anthropometry
  2. 1.2Design percentiles and user diversity
  3. 1.3Handlebar-seat-footpeg ergonomic triangle
  4. 1.4Comfortable joint angles
  5. 1.5Urban, touring and sports riding positions
  6. 1.6Seat height and foot reach
  7. 1.7Motorcycle weight and low-speed manoeuvring
  8. 1.8Novice and shorter riders
  9. 1.9Ergonomic evaluation methods
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: measuring the triangle on three motorcycles
  1. 2.1City use and short journeys
  2. 2.2Scooters and low-displacement motorcycles
  3. 2.3Visibility in traffic
  4. 2.4Ease of getting on and off
  5. 2.5Storage space for luggage and helmet
  6. 2.6Manoeuvrability and turning radius
  7. 2.7Accessibility of controls
  8. 2.8Engine heat on the legs
  9. 2.9Urban electric motorcycles
  10. 2.10Case study: evaluation of a 125 cc scooter
  1. 3.1Long journeys and fatigue
  2. 3.2Wind protection
  3. 3.3Seat and pressure distribution
  4. 3.4Vibration transmitted to the body
  5. 3.5Passenger posture
  6. 3.6Luggage and load distribution
  7. 3.7Cruise control and riding aids
  8. 3.8Climate comfort: heated grips and seats
  9. 3.9Noise in the helmet
  10. 3.10Lab: pressure map of a seat
  1. 4.1Standardised control layout
  2. 4.2Clutch and brake effort
  3. 4.3Lever adjustment
  4. 4.4TFT displays and legibility
  5. 4.5Using switches with gloves
  6. 4.6Connectivity and navigation
  7. 4.7Rider distraction
  8. 4.8Instrument lighting
  9. 4.9Voice interfaces
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: evaluation of a switchgear cluster
  1. 5.1Digital human models in a CAD environment
  2. 5.2Motion capture
  3. 5.3Electromyography and muscle fatigue
  4. 5.4Vibration measurement
  5. 5.5Surveys and subjective scales
  6. 5.6Testing with real users
  7. 5.7Long-distance testing
  8. 5.8Statistical analysis of results
  9. 5.9Design recommendations
  10. 5.10Workshop: user testing protocol
  1. 6.1Definition of the use and the user
  2. 6.2Anthropometric analysis of the target population
  3. 6.3Proposed ergonomic triangle
  4. 6.4Seat and protection design
  5. 6.5Control layout
  6. 6.6Evaluation plan
  7. 6.7Analysis of results
  8. 6.8Final design recommendations
  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 Siemens Jack, RAMSIS, SolidWorks, Tekscan (pressure mapping) and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: evaluation of the ergonomic triangle, pressure mapping of a touring seat and user testing on an urban route. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: ISO 7250-1:2017, ISO 2631-1:1997, UNECE Regulation No 60, ISO 5349-1:2001, ISO 11226:2000, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, ISO 9241-210:2019.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 7250-1, ISO 2631-1 and UNECE Regulation No 60 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Siemens Jack, RAMSIS, SolidWorks, Tekscan (pressure mapping), Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:the complete ergonomics project for an urban or touring 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 use and user
Set the intended use and analyse the anthropometry of the target population.
Propose the ergonomic triangle
Define handlebar, seat and footpeg positions for the target users.
Design seat, protection and controls
Design the seat, wind protection and control layout.
Evaluate with users
Plan the evaluation and analyse the results.
Final project
Present the final ergonomic design recommendations, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Ergonomics engineerMotorcycle designerProduct engineerUser experience specialistMotorcycle test riderAccessory designer
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 Siemens Jack, RAMSIS, SolidWorks, Tekscan (pressure mapping), Microsoft Excel, 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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