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Master’s in Supermoto & Flat Track Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in supermoto and flat track engineering, with 12 modules covering slide dynamics, the supermoto and flat track motorcycle and their set-up, tyres and surfaces, engines and transmission, track and oval design, rider safety and team operations, 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 dynamics of the motorcycle in a controlled slide.

02

Prepare supermoto bikes for mixed tarmac and dirt surfaces.

03

Design and set up flat track motorcycles for ovals and TT.

04

Adapt brakes, tyres and transmission to each discipline.

05

Design circuits and ovals with safety criteria.

06

Manage the technical operation of teams at dirt events.

07

Develop the technical preparation of a supermoto or flat track motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Supermoto engineers working with racing teams.
  • Flat track motorcycle builders and tuners.
  • Racing mechanics.
  • Dirt oval designers.
  • Slide-riding instructors.
  • Championship technical officers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join supermoto and flat track teams.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIM Supermoto World Championship Regulations (supermoto sporting and technical rules)
  • FIM Flat Track Regulations (flat track rules)
  • AMA Pro Racing Rulebook (American Flat Track rules)
  • FIM Medical Code (rider medical requirements)
  • FIM Environmental Code (environmental protection at events)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 41 (motorcycle noise emissions)
  • Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (L-category vehicle approval)
  • ISO 9130 (motorcycle steering geometry vocabulary)
  • AiM Race Studio
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
  • BikeSim
  • Kinovea
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Origins and evolution
  2. 1.2Supermoto formats
  3. 1.3Flat track ovals
  4. 1.4TT and short track
  5. 1.5FIM and national championships
  6. 1.6The American AFT discipline
  7. 1.7Technical profile of the rider
  8. 1.8Relationship with other disciplines
  9. 1.9Use in training road racing riders
  10. 1.10Case study: comparison of regulations
  1. 2.1Controlled lateral sliding
  2. 2.2Countersteering and sliding
  3. 2.3Rear slip angle
  4. 2.4Use of the rear brake
  5. 2.5Load transfer on corner entry
  6. 2.6Traction on dirt
  7. 2.7Body position
  8. 2.8Modelling the slide
  9. 2.9Stability while sliding
  10. 2.10Lab: video analysis of a slide
  1. 3.1Origins in motocross bikes
  2. 3.217-inch wheels
  3. 3.3Geometry for tarmac
  4. 3.4Shortened and stiffened suspension
  5. 3.5Oversized front brakes
  6. 3.6Slipper clutches in supermoto
  7. 3.7450 cc engines
  8. 3.8Protection for dirt sections
  9. 3.9Ergonomics of the riding position
  10. 3.10Practical: converting an enduro bike into a supermoto
  1. 4.1Set-up for tarmac
  2. 4.2Set-up for the dirt section
  3. 4.3Compromise between surfaces
  4. 4.4Slick and wet tyres
  5. 4.5Pressures and temperatures
  6. 4.6Gear ratios
  7. 4.7Engine maps
  8. 4.8Braking while sliding
  9. 4.9Rider feedback
  10. 4.10Workshop: set-up for a mixed circuit
  1. 5.1Purpose-built flat track frames
  2. 5.2Production-derived motorcycles
  3. 5.3Geometry for left-hand turns
  4. 5.4Absence of a front brake
  5. 5.5Flat track suspension
  6. 5.6Flat track tyres
  7. 5.7Single- and twin-cylinder engines
  8. 5.8Exhausts and noise
  9. 5.9Rider protection
  10. 5.10Practical: analysis of a flat track frame
  1. 6.1Set-up for a clay oval
  2. 6.2Set-up for a dry track
  3. 6.3Set-up for TT
  4. 6.4Ride height and weight distribution
  5. 6.5Preload and rebound
  6. 6.6Power delivery maps
  7. 6.7Manual traction control
  8. 6.8Reading the track
  9. 6.9Track evolution during the event
  10. 6.10Case study: set-up on a changing track
  1. 7.1Compounds for dirt
  2. 7.2Flat track tread pattern
  3. 7.3Supermoto slicks
  4. 7.4Tyre preparation
  5. 7.5Clay surfaces
  6. 7.6Watering and compaction
  7. 7.7Grip and moisture
  8. 7.8Wear while sliding
  9. 7.9Choice by surface
  10. 7.10Lab: grip measurement on dirt
  1. 8.1Power delivery while sliding
  2. 8.2Inertia and traction
  3. 8.3Clutches for starts
  4. 8.4Gear ratios
  5. 8.5Motorcycle final drive
  6. 8.6Engine maps
  7. 8.7Engine preparation
  8. 8.8System reliability in service
  9. 8.9Electric motors in exhibitions
  10. 8.10Practical: power delivery strategy
  1. 9.1Oval design
  2. 9.2Banking and width
  3. 9.3Surface preparation
  4. 9.4Dirt sections in supermoto
  5. 9.5Jumps in supermoto
  6. 9.6Safety of fences and barriers
  7. 9.7Spectator areas
  8. 9.8Lighting for night races
  9. 9.9FIM track homologation
  10. 9.10Workshop: design of a half-mile oval
  1. 10.1Rider-specific equipment
  2. 10.2Steel shoe
  3. 10.3Crash protection
  4. 10.4Typical injuries in the discipline
  5. 10.5FIM Medical Code
  6. 10.6Rider physical preparation
  7. 10.7Slide training
  8. 10.8Start technique
  9. 10.9Rider mental preparation
  10. 10.10Case study: safety protocol for an event
  1. 11.1Structure of a team
  2. 11.2Event logistics
  3. 11.3Critical spares for the event
  4. 11.4Maintenance between heats
  5. 11.5Data and video
  6. 11.6Attracting sponsorship
  7. 11.7Project budget
  8. 11.8Relationship with organisers
  9. 11.9American flat track championships
  10. 11.10Practical: plan for a race weekend
  1. 12.1Choice of discipline
  2. 12.2Analysis of the applicable regulations
  3. 12.3Motorcycle preparation
  4. 12.4Set-up by surface
  5. 12.5Tyre plan
  6. 12.6Safety plan
  7. 12.7Team operational plan
  8. 12.8Project budget
  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, BikeSim and Kinovea, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: set-up of a supermoto for a mixed tarmac–dirt circuit, video analysis of controlled sliding in flat track, and preparation of a flat track frame from a production motorcycle. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: FIM Supermoto World Championship Regulations, FIM Flat Track Regulations, AMA Pro Racing Rulebook, FIM Medical Code, FIM Environmental Code, UNECE Regulation No. 41, Regulation (EU) 168/2013, ISO 9130.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the FIM Supermoto World Championship Regulations, FIM Flat Track Regulations and AMA Pro Racing Rulebook applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:AiM Race Studio, MATLAB, SolidWorks, BikeSim and Kinovea, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The technical preparation of a supermoto or flat track motorcycle, from regulations and set-up by surface to tyres, safety, operations and budget, 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 supermoto or flat track and analyse the applicable rules.
Motorcycle preparation
Prepare the chassis, engine and transmission for the discipline.
Set-up and tyres
Define set-up by surface and the tyre plan.
Safety and operations
Plan rider safety, team operations and budget.
Master's Thesis
The full technical preparation of a supermoto or flat track motorcycle, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Supermoto engineerFlat track motorcycle builderRacing mechanicDirt oval designerSlide-riding instructorChampionship technical officer
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, BikeSim and Kinovea, 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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