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Master’s in Classic Motorcycles & Two-Wheelers Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in classic motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering. 12 modules covering the technical history of the motorcycle, two-stroke and four-stroke engines, chassis and suspension, electrics, bodywork and finishes, classic scooters, diagnosis, documentation and parts manufacture, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Know the technical history of the motorcycle.

02

Rebuild two-stroke and four-stroke engines.

03

Restore chassis, suspension and brakes.

04

Overhaul period electrical systems.

05

Restore bodywork and finishes.

06

Diagnose and tune classic motorcycles.

07

Manage the documentation and legal status of historic motorcycles.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Classic motorcycle restorers.
  • Historic motorcycle mechanics.
  • Scooter specialists.
  • Engine tuners.
  • Motorcycle assessors.
  • Classic motorcycle workshop managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into motorcycle restoration.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Real Decreto 892/2013 (Spanish regulation on historic vehicles)
  • FIVA Technical Code (technical classification of historic vehicles)
  • Directive 2014/45/EU (periodic roadworthiness testing)
  • UN Regulation No. 41 (motorcycle noise emissions)
  • UN Regulation No. 53 (installation of lighting on motorcycles)
  • ISO 4925 (non-petroleum brake fluids)
  • SAE J300 (engine oil viscosity classification)
  • JASO T 903 (four-stroke motorcycle engine oils)
  • Autodesk Fusion
  • Dynojet Power Core
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Microsoft Excel
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Pioneers and the first motorcycles
  2. 1.2British manufacturers of the golden age
  3. 1.3The Italian and German schools
  4. 1.4Spanish motorcycles: Bultaco, Montesa, Ossa, Sanglas
  5. 1.5Arrival of the Japanese manufacturers
  6. 1.6Evolution of engines and chassis
  7. 1.7Scooters and urban mobility
  8. 1.8Historic racing motorcycles
  9. 1.9FIVA classification by era
  10. 1.10Case study: technical data sheet for a Spanish motorcycle
  1. 2.1The two-stroke cycle and scavenging
  2. 2.2Piston-port, rotary-valve and reed-valve induction
  3. 2.3Premix and separate lubrication
  4. 2.4Expansion chambers
  5. 2.5Cylinders and chrome-plated bores
  6. 2.6Pressed-up crankshafts
  7. 2.7Measurement and rebuilding
  8. 2.8Two-stroke carburation
  9. 2.9Ignition timing
  10. 2.10Workshop: rebuilding a two-stroke engine
  1. 3.1Side-valve and overhead-valve valvetrains
  2. 3.2Period British singles
  3. 3.3Parallel and V-twins
  4. 3.4BMW boxer engines
  5. 3.5Japanese multi-cylinder engines of the seventies
  6. 3.6Dry-sump lubrication
  7. 3.7Cylinder head rebuilding
  8. 3.8Rocker adjustment
  9. 3.9Wet multi-plate clutches
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: valve adjustment on a twin
  1. 4.1Rigid and double-cradle frames
  2. 4.2Girder and telescopic forks
  3. 4.3Plunger and swinging-arm rear suspension
  4. 4.4Period shock absorbers
  5. 4.5Spoked wheels and truing
  6. 4.6Motorcycle drum brakes
  7. 4.7Steering and bearings
  8. 4.8Frame alignment
  9. 4.9Frame repair
  10. 4.10Case study: alignment of a double-cradle frame
  1. 5.1Magnetos and their rebuilding
  2. 5.2Dynamos and flywheel magnetos
  3. 5.3Six-volt systems
  4. 5.4Period regulators
  5. 5.5Motorcycle wiring looms
  6. 5.6Lighting and legality
  7. 5.7Replacement electronic ignitions
  8. 5.8Batteries and alternatives
  9. 5.9Systematic electrical diagnosis
  10. 5.10Lab: testing a magneto
  1. 6.1Fuel tanks and their restoration
  2. 6.2Mudguards and fairings
  3. 6.3Period paint and pinstriping
  4. 6.4Chrome and nickel plating
  5. 6.5Decals and badges
  6. 6.6Seats and upholstery
  7. 6.7Plastics of the seventies and eighties
  8. 6.8Period fasteners
  9. 6.9Originality criteria
  10. 6.10Workshop: restoring a pinstriped tank
  1. 7.1History of Vespa and Lambretta
  2. 7.2Vespa monocoque frame
  3. 7.3Lambretta tubular frame
  4. 7.4Scooter engines and transmission
  5. 7.5Scooter panel restoration
  6. 7.6Scooter electrical systems
  7. 7.7Model identification
  8. 7.8Reproduction parts
  9. 7.9The classic scooter market
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: identifying a Vespa from its frame number
  1. 8.1Pre-purchase inspection of a motorcycle
  2. 8.2Compression and leak-down
  3. 8.3Noise diagnosis
  4. 8.4Carburation tuning
  5. 8.5Synchronisation of multiple carburettors
  6. 8.6Dynamometer testing
  7. 8.7Road testing
  8. 8.8Technical diagnosis report
  9. 8.9Preventive maintenance plan
  10. 8.10Case study: tuning a Japanese four-cylinder
  1. 9.1Historic registration of motorcycles
  2. 9.2Roadworthiness testing of historic motorcycles
  3. 9.3Import documentation
  4. 9.4Club and manufacturer certificates
  5. 9.5FIVA ID Card for motorcycles
  6. 9.6Classic motorcycle insurance
  7. 9.7Modifications and legality
  8. 9.8Restoration dossier
  9. 9.9Market valuation
  10. 9.10Workshop: historic registration file
  1. 10.1Reverse engineering of motorcycle parts
  2. 10.2Casting of crankcases and covers
  3. 10.3Machining of shafts and bushes
  4. 10.4Additive manufacturing of small components
  5. 10.5Reproduction of gaskets
  6. 10.6Spokes and rims
  7. 10.7Reproduction exhausts
  8. 10.8Quality control
  9. 10.9Selection of specialist suppliers
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: reproducing a side cover
  1. 11.1Organisation of a motorcycle workshop
  2. 11.2Trade-specific tools
  3. 11.3Workshop safety
  4. 11.4Restoration quotations
  5. 11.5Project management
  6. 11.6Relations with clubs
  7. 11.7Classic motorcycle trading
  8. 11.8Specialist marketing for motorcyclists
  9. 11.9Training in the trade
  10. 11.10Case study: business plan for a motorcycle workshop
  1. 12.1Selection of a motorcycle
  2. 12.2Historical and technical research
  3. 12.3Initial condition diagnosis
  4. 12.4Restoration plan
  5. 12.5Execution of subsystems
  6. 12.6Testing and tuning
  7. 12.7Complete documentation of the process
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future lines of work
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is 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 you can combine your studies with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Fusion, Dynojet Power Core, Adobe Lightroom and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Procedures are studied on real cases of two-stroke and four-stroke engine rebuilds, dynamometer testing and frame alignment. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Real Decreto 892/2013, FIVA Technical Code, Directive 2014/45/EU, UN Regulation No. 41, UN Regulation No. 53, ISO 4925, SAE J300, JASO T 903.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Real Decreto 892/2013, the FIVA Technical Code and Directive 2014/45/EU applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Autodesk Fusion, Dynojet Power Core, Adobe Lightroom and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The documented restoration project of a classic motorcycle, from historical research to testing and tuning, defended before a panel.
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.

Motorcycle selection and research
Select a motorcycle and research its history and technical specification.
Initial diagnosis
Assess the condition of the engine, chassis, electrics and bodywork.
Restoration plan
Draw up the restoration plan, parts strategy and budget.
Execution, testing and tuning
Carry out the subsystem work, then test and tune the motorcycle, documenting every step.
Master's Thesis
Bring the project together in the thesis report, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Classic motorcycle restorerHistoric motorcycle mechanicScooter specialistEngine tunerMotorcycle assessorClassic motorcycle workshop manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • 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 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 Autodesk Fusion, Dynojet Power Core, Adobe Lightroom and Microsoft Excel, 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 demonstrable 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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