MOTORCYCLE DEVELOPMENT

BERTRANDT ENGINEERING NETWORK

 Motorcycles play a key role in an environmentally friendly,
mobile future. We have been active for many years now
in developing motorcycles for our customers. As a result,
the range of services offered by Bertrandt goes far beyond
design and engineering. From the initial concept and
responsibility for projects and complete processes right
EFFICIENT MOBILITY through to quality management and services after start
of production, we cover the entire product development
WITH A FUN FACTOR process and product life cycle.

Bertrandts motorcycle development team

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RANGE OF SERVICES
BERTRANDT MOTORCYCLE

DesignServices/DesignModelling Body Development Complete Vehicle/

From the idea to series-
and Rapid Technologies Package Development
production readiness more than
12,500 employees at 51Bertrandt
locations worldwide develop
solutions in the fields of design,
electrics/electronics, simulation
and testing. The range of servic-
es is complemented by develop-
ment-supporting services in areas
of expertise including project man-
agement, quality management,
process management and logistics.

Development-Supporting Services Electronics Development

Testing/Validation Simulation Chassis Development Powertrain Development


WE TURN MOTORCYCLE
CONCEPTS INTO REALITY
Body and Complete Vehicle
Virtualpackage, concept and series development
Integration of components
Design development of the tank, seat, panelling and
other add-on parts
Supplier integration and support
Quality and risk management
Construction phase and launch support,
trimcoordination
Data handling
Electrics/Electronics
Component development and supplier integration
(e.g. light systems/infotainment, etc.)
Development of display and control concepts
Series support, further development of released ECUs
Testing and validation of ECUs and electrical
components
Software tool chain development/
development, construction and operation of
subsystems and component test stands
Construction and conversion of prototypes and
series-production vehicles
Chassis
Design development of wheel/tyre and brake
systems, including spring and shock absorber
components
Execution of and support for brake and chassis tests
Concept and series development of all chassis
components (e.g. handlebars, triple clamps, frames,
footrests and stand systems, swing arms)
Manufacturing of prototype frame and chassis
components
Powertrain
Design and development of transmission
components
Hot engine peripherals: design and series
development of exhaust systems (manifolds, catalytic
converters, middle and rear silencers), supplier
integration
Design and series development of special accessory
components
Motorcycle Workshops
Construction of driveable prototypes, including
component manufacturing
Small series (components and vehicles)
Complete assembly (body, powertrain, chassis,
complete vehicle)
Chassis set-up and tuning, roadworthiness release
Test stand support (engine and subassembly test
stands)
Dynamometer test stand testing
Construction of test vehicles, test support
Design
As an experienced and reliable
service provider for motorcycle
development working closely
with the customer, we have a
comprehensive range of exper-
tise along the entire product
development process. Short
distances, very good network-
ing with all relevant Compe-
tence Centres and tight inter-
nal coordination ensure that
we provide well-organised and
efficient project planning and
implementation. The customer
has access to a central contact
partner throughout the entire
project duration.
2D/3D draft designs and 
animations with customers
or Bertrandt designers
Virtual reality
CAS
Design and technology
convergence
Colour/trim
Digitisation and reverse
engineering
Modelling and Rapid
Technologies
The sooner solutions can be
verified in design development,
the more efficient the develop-
ment process will be. Bertrandt
makes its customers ideas
tangible in three-dimensional
models. Our expertise from
sketch to final makes a great
contribution to innovation with
costs that can be clearly calcu-
lated. Even the initial discussion
takes place with a specialist
from the relevant production
area with detailed know-
how and personal support
guaranteed.
5-axis milling
CNC turning/chamfering
(3D) water jet cutting
Sheet metal forming
Toolmaking
WIG and MAG welding
Production of plastic
components
(3D printing, RIM, etc.) 
Clay modelling
Prototype manufacturing, in-
cluding finish and painting
Tolerance chain analysis
Raw data for limit position
visualisation
Mountability analyses
Small series production
for special vehicles and
accessories
Electronics Development Powertrain
Our electronics development is
based on the classic V model.
More than 40 years of engi-
neering experience for all major
OEMs ensures that our projects
are carried out efficiently.
Concept development
Geometrical integration
Series development
Testing and validation of
ECUs and their peripherals
Series support and further de-
velopment, change manage-
ment for ECUs
Control and display concept
development
Software tool chain
development 
Test processing
Tests for component release
Support for and further de-
velopment of the motorcycle
simulator
 Operation of subsystem test stand
Development and construc-
tion of subsystem/compo-
nent test stands
Construction and conversion
of prototypes/series-produc-
tion vehicles
Simultaneous/modular engi-
neering/project management
Release management
 Analysis of/response to after-sales
enquiries/production plant
Also in the field of the power-
train, we cover the entire prod-
uct development process with
well-founded expertise. We
consider all technical challenges
and high customer expectations
regarding dynamics, sporti-
ness and performance in every
phase of powertrain develop-
ment. Whether it is the design
concept or series development,
construction or testing, compo-
nents or modules we provide
expert support either in-house
or at the customers own loca-
tion. Completely individually.
That is our strength.
Simulation of powertrain 
concepts
Thermodynamics and
emissions
ECUs/calibration of power-
train functions
Gearbox and drive train
Tank systems
Powertrain development
workshop
Simulation and
Function Design
As a development service pro-
vider with all the relevant know-
how in the simulation of mo-
torcycle components, we can
offer our customers years of
interdisciplinary experience in
both large and small projects.
The decentralised structure of
the Bertrandt Group with sites
located close to its customers
ensures the flexible and scal-
able utilisation of simulation
capacity.
Statics
Stiffness
Strength
Endurance strength
Thermal analyses 
Dynamic analyses
Virtual test validation
Lifetime and eigenfrequency
analyses
Testing
Our Testing Competence
Centre has the highest stand-
ards regarding quality and per-
formance. Our services not only
include start-stop tests. We also
offer you expertise based on
many years of experience in
test project planning and in the
integration of systems, modules
and components.
Climate/temperature cham-
bers (0.1 to 125 m)
Electrodynamic shakers
(16 to 125 kN)
Quad-shakers for vertical and
tilting motion
3-axis shaker system
Multi-axial servo-hydraulic 
test stand with six degrees of
freedom
Dust/condensation
chambers
Temperature shock chambers
(to 0.35 m)
Corrosion chambers
(1.4 to 2.4 m) 
VDA-NEU chambers
Sunlight simulation, infrared
radiation
Robotic endurance testing
systems (to 16 kg)
Function/stiffness test stands
Individual test stand con-
struction and method
development
Project Management
Through our many years of ex-
perience in carrying out major
projects, we know how impor-
tant professional project man-
agement is. We are fully aware
of the key figures production
and development costs, release
management, troubleshooting,
vehicle development stages
and know how to deal with
them.
Change management
Inspection of drawings
Definition of evaluation
criteria
Parts requirements and
planning
Parts lists, availability, stocks 
Supplier management
Release management
Master data management
Multi-project planning/
resource planning
Data validation and
verification
Gateway monitoring for
design, release, procure-
ment, construction phases
Support for endurance
testing
Simultaneous Engineering
support
Homologation services
Vehicle fleet management
After-Sales/Services
We also have well-founded
expertise in after-sales and
business development in the
fields of pricing, e-commerce,
technical support, product de-
velopment and management,
parts engineering and series
support
Pricing
Strategic family codes
International pricing
Simulation tools/collection
of competitor data
E-Commerce
Strategic planning
Data preparation
Cross-selling analysis
Product portfolio
management
Campaign/sales
management
Service provider
management
IT release management
Parts Engineering
Parts numbers/illustrations
Complaints management
Interfaces to product
management
Series Support
Dealer communication
Special workshop tools
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Customer Benefits
The structures of the central motorcycle development depart-
ment offer customers a rapid response capacity as well as high
flexibility, cost-effectiveness, quality and security. This is ensured
by the following conditions:
Project areas in close proximity to customers
Direct integration into customer systems
Our own manufacturing of components in the Bertrandt
network
Internal coordination management: Organisation
Processes Systems Team Coordination
Experienced and reliable employees due to Bertrandts
internal training and qualification processes
Experienced employees for resource management
Involvement of suppliers in the development of system
modules (e.g. complete exhaust system)
PROJECT ENQUIRIES AND
FURTHER INFORMATION
Our decentralised structure combined with a broad and
deep range of services ensures that Bertrandt is a r eliable
and competent development partner working in close
proximity to its customers.
Our special expertise and many years of experience in
project and process management make us a cross-sector
technology expert who is able to complete entire processes
of product development efficiently and successfully.
Are you looking for a technology specialist as an equal
partner? Then please contact:
motorrad@bertrandt.com
Further information on our entire range of services
can be found on the internet at:
www.bertrandt.com/en/range-of-services
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Head office
Bertrandt AG
Birkensee 1
71139 Ehningen

Telephone +49 7034 656-0

Telefax +49 7034 656-4100
www.bertrandt.com