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Naked and sport motorcycle design course

Online course of 300 hours in naked and sports motorcycle design: 6 modules covering the naked and sports segments, conceptual design, naked and sports engineering, and type approval and development, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the market and the user of the naked and sports segments.

02

Develop a design concept with coherent proportions.

03

Resolve component integration on a naked motorcycle.

04

Define the technical solutions specific to a sports motorcycle.

05

Identify the applicable type-approval requirements.

06

Estimate development costs and schedule.

07

Present the design project for a motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorcycle designers focused on naked and sports models.
  • Product engineers involved in new motorcycle development.
  • Type-approval engineers working on L-category vehicles.
  • Surface modellers in motorcycle design studios.
  • Vehicle project managers.
  • Product analysts studying the naked and sports segments.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (type approval of L-category vehicles)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (environmental requirements)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 (construction requirements)
  • UNECE Regulation No 41 (motorcycle noise)
  • UNECE Regulation No 53 (installation of lighting on L3-category vehicles)
  • UNECE Regulation No 81 (mirrors for two-wheeled vehicles)
  • UNECE Regulation No 60 (motorcycle controls)
  • Autodesk Alias
  • Blender
  • SolidWorks
  • KeyShot
  • Adobe Photoshop
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1History of naked bikes and superbikes
  2. 1.2User profile and intended use
  3. 1.3Market and competitor analysis
  4. 1.4Engine architectures by segment
  5. 1.5Power-to-weight ratio by category
  6. 1.6Typical riding position
  7. 1.7Aesthetics and design language
  8. 1.8Target price and costs
  9. 1.9Type-approval constraints
  10. 1.10Case study: benchmarking of five models
  1. 2.1Design briefing
  2. 2.2Sketches and renders
  3. 2.3Proportions and volumes
  4. 2.4Component layout
  5. 2.5Ergonomic triangle: handlebar, seat and footpegs
  6. 2.6Integration of radiators and exhaust
  7. 2.7LED lighting and light signature
  8. 2.8Clay modelling and scanning
  9. 2.9Design review with engineering
  10. 2.10Workshop: sketches of a mid-displacement naked
  1. 3.1Exposed chassis and structural aesthetics
  2. 3.2Fuel tank and covers
  3. 3.3Absence of fairing and wind protection
  4. 3.4TFT instrumentation and electronics
  5. 3.5Exhaust and type-approved sound
  6. 3.6Seat and subframe
  7. 3.7Type-approved lighting and mirrors
  8. 3.8Selection of suspension and brake components
  9. 3.9Manufacturing costs
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: component packaging for a naked
  1. 4.1Full fairing and aerodynamics
  2. 4.2Wings and winglets on production motorcycles
  3. 4.3Track-oriented chassis and geometry
  4. 4.4Electronics: IMU, traction control and cornering ABS
  5. 4.5Riding position and clip-on handlebars
  6. 4.6Cooling with a fairing
  7. 4.7Type approval of track versions
  8. 4.8Weight and lightweight materials
  9. 4.9Transfer from racing
  10. 4.10Case study: a racing-derived superbike
  1. 5.1Euro 5 emissions standards
  2. 5.2Noise and sound emission regulations
  3. 5.3Lighting and signalling
  4. 5.4Mirrors and field of vision
  5. 5.5Controls and indicators
  6. 5.6Functional safety of electronic systems
  7. 5.7Durability testing
  8. 5.8Prototypes and validation
  9. 5.9Development schedule
  10. 5.10Workshop: type-approval requirements checklist
  1. 6.1Definition of the segment and the user
  2. 6.2Benchmarking of competitor models
  3. 6.3Design concept
  4. 6.4Technical architecture of the motorcycle
  5. 6.5Rider ergonomics
  6. 6.6Type-approval plan
  7. 6.7Cost estimate
  8. 6.8Development plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: 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 the intake, so it is compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Alias, Blender, SolidWorks, KeyShot and Adobe Photoshop, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: benchmarking of naked and sports models, component packaging and type-approval requirements checklists. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014, UNECE Regulation No 41, UNECE Regulation No 53, UNECE Regulation No 81, UNECE Regulation No 60.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 and Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Autodesk Alias, Blender, SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe Photoshop, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:the complete design project for a naked or sports motorcycle, reviewed by your tutor.
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.

Define segment and user
Set the target segment and user and benchmark competitor models.
Create the design concept
Develop the design concept with coherent proportions.
Define the technical architecture
Lay out the motorcycle architecture and rider ergonomics.
Plan type approval and costs
Draw up the type-approval plan, cost estimate and development plan.
Final project
Present the complete motorcycle design project, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorcycle designerProduct engineerType-approval engineerSurface modellerVehicle project managerProduct analyst
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Autodesk Alias, Blender, SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe Photoshop, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need 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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