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Master’s in Motorcycle Tyres

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in motorcycle tyres, structured in 12 modules covering construction, contact mechanics, force generation, tyre modelling, temperature and wear, chassis interaction, testing, safety, racing and product development, 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

Describe the construction and materials of the motorcycle tyre.

02

Analyse contact mechanics and force generation when leaned over.

03

Apply Magic Formula-type tyre models to motorcycle dynamics.

04

Assess the effect of temperature and pressure on grip and wear.

05

Interpret bench and track tests to validate a compound.

06

Apply UN ECE Regulation No 75 in the type-approval process.

07

Plan the development of a tyre from concept to production.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Tyre development engineers focusing on two-wheeled vehicles.
  • Tyre test engineers working on rigs or on track.
  • Motorcycle dynamics engineers who need a deeper understanding of the tyre.
  • Racing tyre engineers supporting teams and riders.
  • Tyre type-approval technicians.
  • Product quality engineers in the tyre supply chain.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join a tyre manufacturer.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN ECE Regulation No 75 (tyres for motorcycles and mopeds)
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (type approval of two- or three-wheel vehicles)
  • ISO 4249 (motorcycle tyres and rims)
  • ETRTO Standards Manual (tyre dimensions and loads)
  • FIM technical tyre regulations
  • IATF 16949 (quality in the automotive supply chain)
  • MF-Tyre/MF-Swift
  • Abaqus
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • BikeSim
  • AiM Race Studio
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Differences from the car tyre
  2. 1.2Profile, crown radius and lean angle
  3. 1.3Construction: carcass, belts and tread
  4. 1.4Materials and compounds
  5. 1.5Marking and nomenclature
  6. 1.6Types: road, sport, trail and racing
  7. 1.7Service life and replacement criteria
  8. 1.8Regulations and type approval
  9. 1.9Manufacturing and quality control
  10. 1.10Workshop: dismounting and inspection
  1. 2.1Contact patch when leaned over
  2. 2.2Pressure distribution
  3. 2.3Carcass deformation
  4. 2.4Radial, lateral and torsional stiffness
  5. 2.5Effect of inflation pressure
  6. 2.6Effect of vertical load
  7. 2.7Temperature and its distribution
  8. 2.8Contact patch measurement
  9. 2.9Contact models
  10. 2.10Laboratory: contact patch measurement
  1. 3.1Slip angle and lateral force
  2. 3.2Camber thrust and its importance on motorcycles
  3. 3.3Longitudinal slip and traction
  4. 3.4Combined forces
  5. 3.5Self-aligning moment
  6. 3.6Rolling resistance
  7. 3.7Characteristic curves and how to read them
  8. 3.8Hysteresis and grip
  9. 3.9Friction on real asphalt
  10. 3.10Laboratory: bench test
  1. 4.1Empirical Magic Formula-type models
  2. 4.2Motorcycle-specific parameters
  3. 4.3Fitting to test data
  4. 4.4Physical and brush models
  5. 4.5Models for real-time simulation
  6. 4.6Model validation
  7. 4.7Uncertainty and range of validity
  8. 4.8Integration into simulators
  9. 4.9Available tools
  10. 4.10Laboratory: fitting a model
  1. 5.1Heat generation in the tyre
  2. 5.2Thermal distribution across the tread
  3. 5.3Thermal operating window
  4. 5.4Tyre warmers and preparation
  5. 5.5Hot pressure build-up
  6. 5.6Effect on performance and wear
  7. 5.7Measurement with pyrometer and sensors
  8. 5.8Management strategies on track
  9. 5.9Common mistakes
  10. 5.10Laboratory: thermal monitoring
  1. 6.1Wear mechanisms
  2. 6.2Thermal and chemical degradation
  3. 6.3Graining and blistering
  4. 6.4Effect of asphalt and temperature
  5. 6.5Asymmetric wear and its causes
  6. 6.6Life prediction over a stint
  7. 6.7Relationship with chassis set-up
  8. 6.8Inspection and diagnosis
  9. 6.9Tyre stock management
  10. 6.10Case study: wear analysis
  1. 7.1Effect of the tyre on geometry
  2. 7.2Effective trail and rake
  3. 7.3Stability and weave
  4. 7.4Chatter and its relationship with the tyre
  5. 7.5Suspension set-up and the tyre
  6. 7.6Load distribution between axles
  7. 7.7Combined chassis-tyre stiffness
  8. 7.8Diagnosis of grip problems
  9. 7.9Working with the rider
  10. 7.10Laboratory: set-up study
  1. 8.1Motorcycle tyre test rigs
  2. 8.2Measurement protocols
  3. 8.3Repeatability and conditions
  4. 8.4Motorcycle instrumentation
  5. 8.5Wheel force measurement
  6. 8.6Acquisition and synchronisation
  7. 8.7Bench-track correlation
  8. 8.8Test design
  9. 8.9Safety in testing
  10. 8.10Laboratory: test campaign
  1. 9.1Wet grip and aquaplaning
  2. 9.2Tread depth and drainage
  3. 9.3Ageing and storage
  4. 9.4Pressure and its effect on safety
  5. 9.5Mixing tyres and compatibility
  6. 9.6Repairs and their validity
  7. 9.7Roadworthiness inspection
  8. 9.8Recommendations to the user
  9. 9.9Accidents and the tyre
  10. 9.10Workshop: assessment of a used tyre
  1. 10.1Single-tyre rules and their implications
  2. 10.2Allocation per race weekend
  3. 10.3Compound choice
  4. 10.4Managing tyre life during the race
  5. 10.5Mandatory minimum pressures
  6. 10.6Technical scrutineering and penalties
  7. 10.7Data shared with the supplier
  8. 10.8Strategy by circuit and weather
  9. 10.9Communication with the rider
  10. 10.10Case study: compound choice
  1. 11.1Specification of a new tyre
  2. 11.2Design iterations and prototypes
  3. 11.3Subjective tests with riders
  4. 11.4Objective-subjective correlation
  5. 11.5Development timescales and cost
  6. 11.6Industrialisation
  7. 11.7Product type approval
  8. 11.8Technical communication and marketing
  9. 11.9Market feedback
  10. 11.10Case study: development of a model
  1. 12.1Definition of the use case and objectives
  2. 12.2Characterisation test plan
  3. 12.3Fitting a model and validating it
  4. 12.4Thermal and wear study
  5. 12.5Interaction with vehicle set-up
  6. 12.6Usage recommendations
  7. 12.7Safety analysis
  8. 12.8Development conclusions
  9. 12.9Technical report and defence
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: 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 each intake, so the programme can be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MF-Tyre/MF-Swift, Abaqus, MATLAB/Simulink, BikeSim and AiM Race Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: drum test rigs, test tracks with data acquisition, and contact patch and pressure measurement. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: UN ECE Regulation No 75, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, ISO 4249, ETRTO Standards Manual, FIM technical tyre regulations and IATF 16949.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UN ECE Regulation No 75, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and ISO 4249 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MF-Tyre/MF-Swift, Abaqus, MATLAB/Simulink, BikeSim and AiM Race Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete tyre project covering characterisation tests, a validated tyre model, thermal and wear study and usage recommendations, 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.

Use case and test plan
Define the use case and objectives, and plan the characterisation tests.
Tyre model fitting
Fit a Magic Formula-type model to test data and validate it.
Thermal and wear study
Analyse the thermal window, pressure build-up and wear of the tyre.
Vehicle set-up interaction
Study the interaction between the tyre and chassis and suspension set-up.
Master's Thesis
Usage recommendations, safety analysis and technical report, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Tyre development engineerTyre test engineerMotorcycle dynamics engineerRacing tyre engineerTyre type-approval technicianProduct quality engineer
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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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 MF-Tyre/MF-Swift, Abaqus, MATLAB/Simulink, BikeSim and AiM Race Studio, 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 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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