Master’s in Historic Motorcycle Racing Engineering — Regulations, Safe Preparation and Documentation
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in historic motorcycle racing engineering: regulations, safe preparation and documentation. 12 modules covering sporting regulations, safe chassis and engine preparation, rider equipment, circuit safety, technical documentation, reliability, classic trials and team management, with an assigned technical tutor.
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
Understand the regulations governing historic motorcycle racing.
Prepare chassis and engines to safety criteria.
Select approved equipment for the rider.
Plan safety at circuits and events.
Produce technical documentation for racing motorcycles.
Manage reliability and maintenance during racing.
Balance authenticity and safety with sound ethical judgement.
Who it's for
- Historic racing motorcycle preparers.
- Technical scrutineers.
- Race team mechanics.
- Classic event organisers.
- Historic racing riders.
- Event safety managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into historic motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIM Sporting Code (international motorcycle sporting rules)
- UN Regulation No. 22 (protective helmets)
- EN 17092 (protective garments for motorcycle riders)
- EN 1621-2 (motorcyclists' back protectors)
- EN 13634 (protective footwear for motorcycle riders)
- EN 13594 (protective gloves for motorcycle riders)
- Real Decreto 892/2013 (Spanish regulation on historic vehicles)
- FIVA Technical Code (technical classification of historic vehicles)
- AiM Race Studio
- Microsoft Excel
- Autodesk Fusion
- Dynojet Power Core
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1History of motorcycle racing1.2Period categories in historic racing1.3Organisations and federations1.4Classic road-racing championships1.5Classic trials and motocross1.6Regularity events for motorcycles1.7Authenticity values in competition1.8Safety as a priority1.9International event calendar1.10Case study: analysis of a classic road-racing championship
2.1FIM Sporting Code2.2Technical regulations for classics2.3RFME regulations2.4Motorcycle eligibility2.5Motorcycle technical passports2.6Classes by engine capacity and era2.7Pre-event scrutineering2.8Penalties and protests2.9Evolution of regulations2.10Workshop: eligibility analysis of a motorcycle
3.1Structural inspection of the frame3.2Cracks and fatigue in frames3.3Forks and damping3.4Bearings and spindles3.5Racing wheels, spokes and tyres3.6Brakes and permitted upgrades3.7Safety wiring3.8Crankcase protection3.9Alignment and geometry3.10Practical exercise: pre-race structural inspection
4.1Reliability versus power4.2Inspection of critical components4.3Materials and tolerances4.4Lubrication in competition4.5Cooling of classic engines4.6Carburation for the circuit4.7Ignition and timing settings4.8Running-in and dyno testing4.9Overhaul intervals4.10Case study: overhaul plan for a racing engine
5.1Approved helmets for competition5.2Leather suits and standards5.3Back and joint protectors5.4Boots and gloves5.5Rider airbags5.6Federation requirements5.7Equipment maintenance5.8Safety of the veteran rider5.9Rider physical preparation5.10Workshop: checking approved equipment
6.1Circuit homologation6.2Run-off areas and barriers6.3Marshals and flag signals6.4Medical services at the circuit6.5Paddock and safety6.6Fuels and fire prevention6.7Emergency plans6.8Event insurance6.9Organiser liability6.10Practical exercise: safety plan for a road-racing event
7.1The motorcycle's technical passport7.2History of the machine7.3Scrutineering sheets7.4Record of modifications7.5Documentation of period parts7.6Reference photographs7.7Certificates of authenticity7.8Digital archive of the motorcycle7.9Review by scrutineers7.10Case study: technical passport for a Bultaco TSS
8.1Maintenance plan per race8.2Paddock checklists8.3Analysis of race failures8.4Management of critical spares8.5Paddock tools8.6Race data logging8.7Post-crash inspection8.8Storage between seasons8.9Continuous improvement of the system8.10Lab: failure analysis for a season
9.1Classic trials and their regulations9.2Period motocross9.3Enduro and off-road regularity9.4Preparation of off-road motorcycles9.5Period off-road suspension9.6Tyres and transmission9.7Safety at off-road events9.8Event organisation9.9Environment and permits9.10Workshop: preparing a Montesa Cota for classic trials
10.1Organisation of a racing team10.2Season budget10.3Transport logistics10.4Sponsorship search10.5Rider management10.6Relations with organisers10.7Team communication10.8Applicable insurance and cover10.9Season evaluation10.10Practical exercise: budget for a season of classic racing
11.1The spirit of historic racing11.2Safety upgrades versus originality11.3Replicas in competition11.4Technical fraud and penalties11.5Fair play on track11.6The vehicle as living heritage11.7Relations with collectors11.8The future of classic categories11.9Sustainability of competition11.10Case study: debate on an eligible replica
12.1Selection of motorcycle and discipline12.2Analysis of the applicable regulations12.3Safe preparation plan12.4Engine and chassis preparation12.5Technical documentation of the motorcycle12.6Season plan12.7Safety assessment12.8Conclusions and future lines of work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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 AiM Race Studio, Microsoft Excel, Autodesk Fusion and Dynojet Power Core, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Procedures are studied on real cases of eligibility scrutineering, structural frame inspections and dyno testing of racing engines. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: FIM Sporting Code, UN Regulation No. 22, EN 17092, EN 1621-2, EN 13634, EN 13594, Real Decreto 892/2013, FIVA Technical Code.
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
- 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.
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 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 AiM Race Studio, Microsoft Excel, Autodesk Fusion and Dynojet Power Core, 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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