A bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering provides students with the design and analytical skills to work through all stages of motorcycle creation, from idea through prototype development to testing the final product. Mechanical engineers are as likely to have a desk job as they are to work on the shop floor.
A bachelor of applied science degree in mechanical engineering technology includes the fundamentals of design and applied sciences. These areas of study prepare students to work with motorcycles from a practical perspective, rather than a theoretical one.
An associate of science degree in mechanical engineering technology can provide students with the technical skills to work alongside a mechanical engineer and assist in such tasks as installing and testing mechanical systems in motorcycles and documenting the process.
Small engine mechanics that specialize in motorcycles usually attend and graduate from specialized technical schools. These programs might not lead to a degree or official certification, but they offer an opportunity to launch a career in motorcycle engineering.