BMW R 18 B 2021 Installation and maintenance manual

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