BMW Motorrad R 18 Installation and maintenance manual

RIDER'S MANUAL (US
MODEL)
R 18
BMW
MOTORRAD
MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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Retailer Data
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WELCOME TO BMW
We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle and welcome you to the
family of BMW drivers. 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.
Documentation confirming performance of maintenance work is a precondition for generous
handling of claims.
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.
Suggestions and criticism
Should you have any questions about your vehicle, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer is
always happy to provide you with advice and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable driving with your BMW
BMW Motorrad.

01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2
Quick & easy reference 4
Abbreviations and symbols 4
Equipment 4
Technical data 4
Timeliness of the status of this
manual 5
Additional sources of information 5
Certificates and operating permits 5
Data memory 5
02 OVERVIEWS 10
General view, left side 12
General view, right side 13
Behind the right side trim panel 14
Multifunction switch, left 15
Multifunction switch, right 16
Instrument cluster 17
03 DISPLAYS 18
Indicator and warning lights 20
Multifunction display 21
Indicator lights 22
Service display 29
04 OPERATION 30
Steering lock 32
Ignition 32
Lights 35
Hazard warning flasher 36
Turn indicators 36
Multifunction display 38
Settings in the instrument cluster 40
Anti-theft alarm system (DWA) 44
Automatic Stability Control (ASC) 46
Riding mode 46
Speed control 47
Hill Start Control (Hill Start Con-
trol) 48
Reverser 49
Heated grips 50
Rider's seat 51
05 SETTING 54
Mirrors 56
Headlight 56
Clutch 57
Brakes 57
Turn indicators 58
Spring preload 58
06 RIDING 60
Safety Instructions 62
Regular check 63
Start 63
Breaking-in 65
Brakes 66
Shifting with shift paddle 67
Parking your motorcycle 67
Refueling 67
Securing motorcycle for trans-
portation 69
07 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL 72
General notes 74
Antilock Braking System (ABS) 74
Automatic Stability Control (ASC) 75
Riding mode 76
Dynamic engine brake control 77
Dynamic Brake Control 77
Hill Start Control (Hill Start Con-
trol) 78
Adaptive Light Control 78
08 MAINTENANCE 80
General notes 82
Onboard vehicle tool kit 82
Side panels 82
Fairing bracket 83
Front wheel stand 84
Rear-wheel stand 84
Engine oil 84
Brake system 85
Clutch 89
Tires 89
Rims 89
Wheels 90

Muffler 96
Light source 97
Jump-starting 97
Battery 98
Fuses 101
Diagnostic socket 102
09 ACCESSORIES 104
General notes 106
Onboard power sockets 106
Luggage 106
Optional accessories 107
10 CARE 108
Care products 110
Washing the vehicle 110
Cleaning sensitive motorcycle
parts 110
Care of paintwork 111
Paint preservation 111
Storing the motorcycle 111
Putting the motorcycle into op-
eration 112
11 TECHNICAL DATA 114
Troubleshooting chart 116
Screw connections 117
Fuel 118
Engine oil 118
Engine 118
Clutch 119
Transmission 119
Rear-wheel drive 119
Frame 119
Chassis 119
Brakes 120
Wheels and tires 120
Electrical system 121
Anti-theft alarm system 122
Dimensions 122
Weights 122
Performance data 123
12 SERVICE 124
Reporting safety defects 126
BMW Motorrad Service 127
BMW Motorrad Electronic
service history (eSH) 127
BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser-
vices 127
Maintenance work 127
Maintenance schedule 129
Maintenance confirmations 130
Service confirmations 144
APPENDIX 146
Certificate for electronic immo-
bilizer 147
Certificate for Keyless Ride 148
INDEX 150