Programme as of June 2026, subject to change.
Further details about the evening reception can be found here.

Registration and Refreshments

Opening 
Chairman: Prof. Dr. H. Eichlseder

Welcome and Opening
Prof. Dr. H. Eichlseder

We Don’t Sell Powersport Vehicles. We Sell Experiences. Some Thoughts on the Future of Both
T. Uhr, BRP, Canada

Powertrain
Chairman: Prof. Dr. A. Onorati

Transition of Two-Wheelers: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. A. Kumar, Hero MotoCorp Ltd, India

Investigations on EU L-Category fleet exhaust and noise emission and mitigation solutions
Dr. S. Schmidt, TU Graz, Austria

A universal and versatile electric drive system from BRP-Rotax
Dr.-Ing. S. Meyer-Salfeld, BRP-Rotax GmbH, Austria

Coffee break

Vehicle
Chairman: Prof. Dr. R. Kirchberger

Electronic and Semi-Active Suspension in Offroad Motorcycles
G. Matschl, KTM F&E GmbH, Austria

Brembo HyctionTM: the first carbon-ceramic disc in history
O. Cividini, Brembo N.V., Italy

The role of Personalized, Subjective and Objective Factors like Sight Distance in Motorcycle Cornering Behaviour
M. Prochaska, Robert Bosch GmbH and Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Adaptive beam functions in motorcycle headlight systems
T. Krüer, FEV (EDL Rethschulte GmbH), Germany

Short Presentation - WMC Mono RR: Integrating Aerodynamic Efficiency with a High Power-Density Motorcycle Architecture
R. White, White Motorcycle Concepts, UK

Short Presentation - A Systematic Analysis of Near Crashes and Unreported Accidents Involving Motorcycles in Public Road Traffic
G. Mauch, Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany

Lunch

Development / Methods
Chairman: Dr. C. Landerl

Creating Space for Sound: Experience-based Motorcycle NVH Optimization through Frontloading, Simulation and Testing
DI (FH) B. Graf, AVL List GmbH, Austria

Real-Time Oil Consumption Measurement Using a Deuterium-Based Tracer Method for Comparative Piston Evaluation in a Motorcycle Engine
Dr. B. Rossegger, LEC GmbH, Austria and C. Kappeller, BMW Motorrad, Germany

1D-3D coupled simulation of a 4-cylinder motorbike engine: wave action prediction and optimization of spray targeting and injection timing
G. Montenegro, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

(Off)Road to Lab to Math – Developing Motorcycles in the age of AI
Dr. S. Fuchs, BMW Group, Germany

Coffee break

Powertrain
Chairman: Prof. Dr. L. Mikulic

Modular eClutch and AMT solution for motorcycle applications:
Market Performance, Product Architecture and Development Challenges
W. Ni, Hangzhou DengTeng Technology Co., Limited, China

Pre-Chamber Jet Ignition in Modern Motorcycle Engines:
Performance, Efficiency, and Emissions Benefits
J. Hollingworth, MAHLE Powertrain Ltd., UK

The new BMW F450GS – made to measure
S. Ritter, BMW Motorrad, Germany and DI (FH) C. Hubmann, AVL List GmbH, Austria

Closing remarks
Dr. C. Landerl

Additional Poster Presentations

False Positive Warnings in Motorcycle C-ITS Applications: Effects on Rider Behaviour and System Acceptance
Dr. S. Will, Würzburg Institute for Traffic Sciences – WIVW GmbH, Germany

Use of model-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop numerical realtime simulation for assessment and tuning of semi-active suspension systems for motorcycles
L. Fioretta, Soluzioni Ingegneria, Italy

Experimental and Numerical Modal Analysis of a Sport Motorcycle Clip-On Handlebar, with Focus on the Influence of end weight Design
M.E. Pezzola, Soluzioni Ingegneria, Italy