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Master’s in Motocross/Enduro/SuperEnduro Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in motocross, enduro and SuperEnduro engineering, with 12 modules covering off-road disciplines, off-road motorcycle architecture, suspension, engines, transmission and tyres, noise and environment, off-road track design, race bike preparation, data and performance, the off-road rider and team management, 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

Analyse the technical particularities of motocross, enduro and SuperEnduro motorcycles.

02

Design and set up suspension for rough terrain and jumps.

03

Prepare engines for power delivery on dirt.

04

Select tyres and transmissions according to the terrain.

05

Plan the design and safety of off-road tracks.

06

Manage the technical operation of an off-road team.

07

Develop the complete technical preparation of an off-road racing motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Off-road motorcycle engineers at manufacturers.
  • Motocross suspension technicians.
  • Off-road racing mechanics.
  • Motocross track designers.
  • Off-road team managers.
  • Off-road product development engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join off-road motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIM Motocross Technical Rules (motocross technical requirements)
  • FIM Enduro Technical Rules (enduro technical requirements)
  • FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Regulations (indoor enduro rules)
  • FIM Environmental Code (environmental protection at events)
  • Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (L-category vehicle approval)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 41 (motorcycle noise emissions)
  • ISO 8608 (road and terrain surface profiles)
  • FIM Medical Code (rider medical requirements)
  • AiM Race Studio
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
  • MSC Adams
  • Python
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Motocross and its categories
  2. 1.2Enduro and its formats
  3. 1.3SuperEnduro and EnduroCross
  4. 1.4Hard enduro discipline
  5. 1.5Supercross discipline
  6. 1.6Trial discipline
  7. 1.7World and national championships
  8. 1.8Sporting regulations of the discipline
  9. 1.9Rider profile
  10. 1.10Case study: technical comparison between disciplines
  1. 2.1Motocross frames
  2. 2.2Long swingarms for traction
  3. 2.3Geometry for dirt
  4. 2.4Ground clearance
  5. 2.5Standing ergonomics
  6. 2.6Underbody protection
  7. 2.7Tanks and range
  8. 2.8Equipment for road-legal enduro
  9. 2.9Weight and handling
  10. 2.10Practical: geometry comparison
  1. 3.1Long-travel suspension
  2. 3.2Spring and air forks
  3. 3.3Linkage and non-linkage shock absorbers
  4. 3.4Landing from jumps
  5. 3.5Absorbing repeated bumps
  6. 3.6Hydraulics for dirt
  7. 3.7Sag and settings
  8. 3.8Settings for sand, mud and rock
  9. 3.9System maintenance
  10. 3.10Lab: settings for a sandy track
  1. 4.1Two-stroke enduro engines
  2. 4.2Four-stroke motocross engines
  3. 4.3Power delivery and traction
  4. 4.4Crankshaft inertia
  5. 4.5Maps for terrain
  6. 4.6Cooling at low speed
  7. 4.7Air filtration
  8. 4.8Two-stroke fuel injection
  9. 4.9Off-road electric motors
  10. 4.10Practical: engine map for mud
  1. 5.1Close-ratio gearboxes
  2. 5.2Enduro clutches
  3. 5.3Chains and sprockets
  4. 5.4Motocross tyres
  5. 5.5FIM enduro tyres
  6. 5.6Anti-puncture mousses for enduro
  7. 5.7Pressures for each terrain
  8. 5.8Knob wear
  9. 5.9Choice by terrain
  10. 5.10Case study: tyre choice for an enduro race
  1. 6.1Noise in motocross
  2. 6.22-metre measurement method
  3. 6.3FIM noise limits
  4. 6.4Exhaust silencers
  5. 6.5FIM Environmental Code
  6. 6.6Protection of soil and water
  7. 6.7Environmental mats in the paddock
  8. 6.8Tracks and neighbours
  9. 6.9Electric motorcycles as an alternative
  10. 6.10Practical: noise measurement in the paddock
  1. 7.1Motocross layouts
  2. 7.2Jumps and their design
  3. 7.3Technical sections of the layout
  4. 7.4Ground preparation
  5. 7.5Track drainage
  6. 7.6Track safety
  7. 7.7Enduro courses
  8. 7.8Indoor SuperEnduro tracks
  9. 7.9Track homologation
  10. 7.10Workshop: design of a motocross track
  1. 8.1Strip-down and inspection
  2. 8.2Racing kits
  3. 8.3Reinforcements and protection
  4. 8.4Basic racing electronics
  5. 8.5Starting and reliability
  6. 8.6Maintenance between motos
  7. 8.7Preparation for mud
  8. 8.8Tools and spare parts
  9. 8.9Technical safety of the motorcycle
  10. 8.10Lab: preparation between motos
  1. 9.1Off-road data acquisition
  2. 9.2GPS and lap times
  3. 9.3Suspension sensors
  4. 9.4Jump analysis
  5. 9.5Start analysis
  6. 9.6Rider-to-rider comparisons
  7. 9.7Video and data
  8. 9.8Rider feedback
  9. 9.9Simple analysis tools
  10. 9.10Practical: data analysis of a lap
  1. 10.1Rider physical preparation
  2. 10.2Riding technique
  3. 10.3Safety and equipment
  4. 10.4Typical injuries in the discipline
  5. 10.5FIM Medical Code
  6. 10.6Nutrition and hydration
  7. 10.7Training on different surfaces
  8. 10.8Rider mental preparation
  9. 10.9Development of young riders
  10. 10.10Case study: season plan for a rider
  1. 11.1Structure of a team
  2. 11.2Project budget
  3. 11.3Logistics of equipment and spares
  4. 11.4Attracting sponsorship
  5. 11.5Paddock management
  6. 11.6Technical and sporting regulations
  7. 11.7Enduro service assistance
  8. 11.8Organisation of technical staff
  9. 11.9Relationship with manufacturers
  10. 11.10Workshop: season plan for a team
  1. 12.1Choice of discipline and motorcycle
  2. 12.2Regulation analysis
  3. 12.3Suspension plan
  4. 12.4Engine and transmission plan
  5. 12.5Tyre selection
  6. 12.6Data plan
  7. 12.7Team operational plan
  8. 12.8Cost assessment
  9. 12.9Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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 you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AiM Race Studio, MATLAB, SolidWorks, MSC Adams and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: suspension set-up of a motocross bike for sandy terrain, noise measurement using the 2-metre max method, and GPS data analysis of an enduro lap. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: FIM Motocross Technical Rules, FIM Enduro Technical Rules, FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Regulations, FIM Environmental Code, Regulation (EU) 168/2013, UNECE Regulation No. 41, ISO 8608, FIM Medical Code.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the FIM Motocross Technical Rules, FIM Enduro Technical Rules and FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Regulations applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:AiM Race Studio, MATLAB, SolidWorks, MSC Adams and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The complete technical preparation plan of an off-road racing motorcycle, from regulations and suspension to engine, tyres, data and team operations, 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.

Discipline and regulations
Choose a discipline and motorcycle and analyse the applicable rules.
Suspension plan
Define suspension settings for the target terrain.
Engine, transmission and tyres
Plan engine mapping, gearing and tyre selection.
Data and operations plan
Set up the data plan, team operations and cost assessment.
Master's Thesis
The full technical preparation of an off-road racing motorcycle, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Off-road motorcycle engineerMotocross suspension technicianOff-road racing mechanicMotocross track designerOff-road team managerOff-road product development engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • 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 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, MATLAB, SolidWorks, MSC Adams and Python, 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 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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