SwRI: Motorcycle Technology Capabilities

	SwRI engineers routinely use a variety of advanced analysis techniques as design tools to evaluate potential problem areas.

A wide variety of services to the motorcycle and recreational vehicle industry are provided by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). Visit the following links to learn more about what the SwRI Motorcycle Development Team can offer. Do not hesitate to contact us at any time and give us the opportunity to help establish your company as a leader in technology and performance.

• Engine design

  		Using advanced environmental chamber testing, engineers monitor hot and cold engine and vehicle performance. Chassis and engine dynamometers in the cells aid in developing cold-start strategies, fuel injection calibration, and hot vehicle component evaluation.
  	SwRI staff monitor and inspect all pertinent operating parameters during the development process to ensure optimal engine operating efficiency, performance, and emissions.
  	RPECS (rapid prototyping electronic control system) on motorcycle

• Engine performance mapping and development

• Engine durability testing

• Transmission development, testing, and design

• Vehicle and engine benchmarking

• Fuel injector testing

• Electromagnetic compatibility

• Fire technology

• Fuel and oil testing

• Mileage accumulation

• On-vehicle data acquisition

• Alternative-fueled engines

• Electronic controls

• Noise and vibration

• Material and component analysis

• Flowbench facilities

• Environmental testing

• Component wear measurement

• Real-time oil consumption measurement

• Rapid prototyping

• Emissions testing

• Electromechanical development and testing

• Surface engineering

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.