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Two-wheeler architecture and test bench

Wire, test and integrate a two-wheeler system, then retrofit a real motorcycle.

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EV2W smart wiring architecture test bench with motor, controller, display and throttle
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Why it matters

The significance of this zone.

This zone is where everything comes together. Students build and test wiring harnesses, integrate the battery, controller, motor and controls on a smart wiring test bench, and then take on a motorcycle retrofit.

The focus is vehicle electrical and electronic architecture, not styling or body design.

What you can do

Build a wiring harness from real connectors

Test continuity, insulation and signal integrity

Integrate battery, controller, motor and VCU on a bench

Convert a petrol motorcycle to electric in the capstone

Experiments

What students can run here.

Electrical testing

  • Continuity test, pin to pin
  • Short-circuit and isolation test
  • Insulation resistance test at 500 to 1000 V DC
  • High-potential (hipot) insulation test

Performance testing

  • Voltage drop under load
  • Connector mating and contact resistance
  • Polarity and wiring orientation
  • Functional power-on test
  • CAN and LIN signal integrity

Reliability testing

  • Over-current protection: fuse and BMS
  • Strain relief and vibration check
  • Hot and cold temperature cycling
  • Environmental and IP rating check
  • Documentation check: labels, part numbers, test reports

Motorcycle retrofit capstone

  • Foundation: powertrain basics, wiring diagrams, electrical safety
  • Integration: select motor, battery and controller; disassemble and mount
  • Assembly: controller, throttle, safety systems, charging, fault finding
  • Validation: system tests, range testing, documentation
Photos

Equipment and setup.

Diagram showing battery, DC-DC converter, VCU, motor controller and motor
Main power and control path
Two-wheeler retrofit roadmap from component selection to a complete vehicle
Retrofit roadmap

Equipment available

  • EV2W smart wiring architecture test bench (table-top or wall-mounted)
  • Battery pack, DC-DC converter and VCU
  • Motor controller, motor, throttle and brake sensors
  • Connectors, crimping tools and cable organisers
  • Insulation tester and multimeters
  • Safety equipment: fuses, breakers, protection devices
  • Reference vehicle for retrofit

Software

  • Test reports and documentation templates

Models and specifications are listed in your proposal.

Curriculum

How students move through it.

Learners start on the LMS and the AI simulator, then run the experiments on the bench.

Indicative curriculum. The final module list is confirmed in your lab proposal.

Prerequisites

  • Complete at least the battery, BMS and powertrain safety modules (recommended)
  • Basic electrical knowledge helps
  • Retrofit capstone suits students who have worked in the other zones

How the LMS and simulator prepare learners

  1. FoundationICE versus electric, components, wiring diagrams, safety.
  2. Harness design and buildLayouts, crimping and routing.
  3. Electrical testingContinuity, isolation, insulation, hipot.
  4. Performance and reliabilityVoltage drop, signals, vibration, temperature.
  5. Bench integrationBattery, BMS, controller, motor, VCU.
  6. Retrofit assemblyDisassemble, mount, wire and assemble.
  7. ValidationSystem tests, range test, documentation.
Outcomes

What learners can do afterwards.

Design and build a vehicle wiring harness
Test harness insulation, continuity and signals
Integrate subsystems on a test bench
Complete a documented motorcycle retrofit
Who it helps

For institutions and for industry.

For institutions

Colleges and training institutes

  • A capstone that joins every other zone
  • Job-ready projects students can show
  • Fits electrical, electronics and mechanical departments
For industry

Startups, SMEs and OEM teams

  • Validate subsystem integration before a prototype
  • Build and test harness layouts
  • Train staff on EV electrical architecture
  • Prove a conversion on a real vehicle
Enquire

Ask about the two-wheeler architecture and test bench zone.

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