SwRI: Motorcycle Technology

To meet increasing motorcycle performance, emissions, and technology challenges, motorcycle manufacturers require leading edge vehicle technology to remain competitive. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) designs and develops motorcycle, scooter, and recreational vehicle powertrains that deliver the required performance while meeting strict emission and noise requirements.

Motorcycle Development Team Capabilities

SwRI has assembled a Motorcycle Development Team to provide services ranging from concept design to durability and verification testing. This dedicated team of motorcycle enthusiasts assists motorcycle and high-power engine manufacturers in their efforts to produce world-class vehicles. Our specialized staff of engineers, scientists, and technicians provide a variety of services, including:

• Engine design and development

• Engine control development

• Transmission design and testing

• Engine testing

• Vehicle benchmarking

• Engine benchmarking

• Performance development

• Frame and suspension evaluation

• Laboratory and dynamometer testing

• Emissions testing and reduction

• Noise and vibration testing

• Filtration evaluation

More than 80% of SwRI's revenue is from repeat business, which indicates our ability to meet or exceed our client's needs.

Please browse this web site to see the full capabilities and experience that SwRI can offer you in the area of motorcycle development and testing, then give us the opportunity to become an extension of your engineering department. To access any of SwRI's capabilities, please contact us.

At SwRI, we are always striving to offer the best services possible to our clients. This motorcycle technology information represents only a small portion of how SwRI can assist your company with motorcycle testing, research, and development.

For a more comprehensive review of our capabilities or information about how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Suzanne Timmons, at satimmons@swri.org or (210) 522-2499 to arrange a tour of our complete facilities. We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio.