BMW R 18 B 2021 Installations- und Wartungshandbuch

RIDER'S MANUAL

(US MODEL)

R 18 B

BMW

MOTORRAD

MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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YOUR BMW.

We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle and welcome you to the

family of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new vehicle so that you can ride safely

and confidently in all traffic situations.

About these operating instructions

Read these operating instructions before starting your new BMW. It contains important

notes about operating the vehicle that will enable you to make full use of the technical assets

of your BMW.

You will also obtain preventive maintenance and care instructions, which are beneficial to

operating and road safety and help retain the value of your vehicle as much as possible.

If you should decide to sell your BMW one day, please remember to hand over these operat-

ing instructions as well. They are an important part of your vehicle.

We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding with your BMW

BMW Motorrad.

01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2

Quick & easy reference 4

Abbreviations and symbols 4

Equipment 4

Technical data 5

Timeliness of the status of this

manual 5

Additional sources of information 5

Certificates and operating permits 5

Data memory 5

02 OVERVIEWS 10

Overall view, left side 12

Overall view, right 13

Overall cockpit view 14

Multifunction switch, left 15

Multifunction switch, right 16

Instrument cluster 17

03 DISPLAYS 18

Indicator and warning lights 20

TFT display in Pure Ride view 21

TFT display in menu view 22

Power reserve display 23

Indicator lights 23

04 OPERATION 42

Ignition 44

Lighting 47

Anti-theft alarm system (DWA) 49

Tire pressure control (TPC) 51

Automatic Stability Control (ASC) 51

Riding mode 52

Cruise control 52

Distance control (ACC) 54

Hill Start Control 58

Reverser 59

Heating 60

Storage compartment 61

Central locking system 63

Case 63

Seat 64

05 TFT DISPLAY 66

General notes 68

Principle 68

Pure Ride view 72

Split screen 73

General settings 73

Bluetooth 74

WiFi 76

My Vehicle 77

Onboard computer 79

Navigation 79

Media 80

Phone 81

Displaying software version 82

Displaying license information 82

06 AUDIO SYSTEM 84

Radio 86

Audio settings 87

Player 88

Satellite radio 88

HD Radio Empfang 90

Audio playback via helmet 90

07 SETTING 92

Mirrors 94

Headlights 94

Clutch 95

Brake 95

08 RIDING 96

Safety instructions 98

Regular check 99

Starting 99

Breaking in 101

Brakes 102

Shifting with shift paddle 103

Parking your motorcycle 103

Refueling 103

Securing vehicle for transporta-

tion 105

09 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL 108

General notes 110

General drive functions 110

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 110

Automatic Stability Control

(ASC) 112

Riding mode 113

Dynamic engine brake control 113

Distance control (ACC) 114

Electronic chassis and

suspension adjustment (D-ESA) 115

Dynamic Brake Control 115

Tire pressure control (RDC) 115

Hill Start Control 116

Adaptive headlights 117

10 MAINTENANCE 118

General notes 120

Onboard vehicle tool kit 120

Side trim panel 120

Front wheel stand 121

Rear-wheel stand 121

Engine oil 121

Brake system 124

Clutch 126

Tires 127

Rims 127

Wheels 127

Light sources 132

Jump-starting 132

Battery 133

Fuses 137

Diagnostic socket 138

11 ACCESSORIES 140

General notes 142

Onboard power sockets 142

Optional accessories 142

12 CARE 144

Care products 146

Washing your motorcycle 146

Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts 146

Care of paintwork 147

Paint preservation 148

Storing the motorcycle 148

Putting the motorcycle into op-

eration 148

13 TECHNICAL DATA 150

Troubleshooting chart 152

Screw connections 155

Fuel 156

Engine oil 156

Engine 156

Clutch 157

Transmission 157

Rear-wheel drive 157

Frame 157

Chassis 157

Brakes 158

Wheels and tires 158

Electrical system 159

Anti-theft alarm system 159

Dimensions 160

Weights 160

Performance data 160

Radio 160

Speakers (vehicle-specific) 160

14 SERVICE 162

Reporting safety defects 164

BMW Motorrad Service 165

BMW Motorrad Service History 165

BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser-

vices 165

Maintenance work 165

Maintenance schedule 167

Maintenance confirmations 168

Service confirmations 180

APPENDIX 182

Certificate for Active Cruise Con-

trol 183

Certificate for TFT instrument

cluster 186

Certificate for audio system 189

Certificate for electronic immo-

bilizer 190

Certificate for Keyless Ride 191

Certificate for tire pressure con-

trol 193

IP notice: DAB tuner 194

INDEX 196

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

QUICK & EASY REFERENCE 4

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 4

EQUIPMENT 4

TECHNICAL DATA 5

TIMELINESS OF THE STATUS OF THIS MANUAL 5

ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 5

CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING PERMITS 5

DATA MEMORY 5

4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

QUICK & EASY REFERENCE

This rider's manual has been designed to

provide quick and efficient orientation. The

quickest way for you to find information on

specific topics is to consult the comprehen-

sive index at the end of the rider's manual. If

you would like to start with a quick overview

of your motorcycle, this information has

been provided in chapter 2. All preventive

maintenance and repair procedures carried

out on your motorcycle will be documented

in the Service chapter. Documentation of the

maintenance work performed is a prerequi-

site for generous treatment of claims.

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

CAUTION Hazard with low risk. Failure

to avoid this hazard can result in minor

or moderate injury.

WARNING Hazard with moderate risk.

Failure to avoid this hazard can result

in death or serious injury.

DANGER Hazard with high risk. Failure

to avoid this hazard results in death or

serious injury.

ATTENTION Special instructions and

precautionary measures. Non-compli-

ance can cause damage to the vehicle or

accessories and warranty claims may be de-

nied as a result.

NOTICE Special information on operat-

ing and inspecting your motorcycle as

well as maintenance and adjustment proce-

dures.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with more

detailed information.

Indicates the end of accessory

or equipment-dependent infor-

mation.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE Optional equipment.

BMW Motorrad optional equip-

ment is already completely in-

stalled during motorcycle pro-

duction.

OA Optional accessories.

BMW Motorrad optional acces-

sories can be purchased and

retrofitted at your authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

ACC Distance control (Active Cruise

Control).

ASC Automatic Stability Control.

D-ESA Electronic chassis and

suspension adjustment.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

TPC Tire Pressure Control (TPC).

EQUIPMENT

When you ordered your BMW Motorrad mo-

torcycle, you chose various items of custom

equipment. These operating instructions

describe optional equipment (OE) offered

by BMW and selected optional accessories

(OA). This explains why the manual may also

contain descriptions of equipment which

you have not ordered. Please note, too, that

your motorcycle might not be exactly as il-

lustrated in this manual on account of coun-

try-specific differences.

If your motorcycle features equipment that is

not described here, you can find these fea-

tures described in a separate manual.

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