Yamaha->ke301 has announced that the limited edition Yamaha YZF-R1M is getting a run of new models for 2016. The Japanese motorcycle brand made the announcement to satisfy the high demand for the track version of the R1 after the first wave of 500 units were immediately scooped up as soon as orders were taken for the bike.

Despite quickly selling out, demand for the YZF-R1M remained strong enough to persuade Yamaha to build more units of the $22,000 track bike. The interest is well justified considering that the bike is regarded as the company’s crown jewel. It’s one of the most technologically advanced superbikes in the market with features like the Y-Trac System, a software that lets riders connect their Android devices with the bike’s Ride Control (YRC) system, giving them access to a wide range of data about the bike, including engine RPM, throttle position, front/rear wheel speed, gear position, lean angle, pitch (front-to-back), front/rear brake pressure, engine coolant temperature, ambient air temperature, fuel usage and acceleration.

The company didn’t divulge the exact number of bikes that will be produced in its second go-round. It also didn't say how many it will be allocating in the US and European markets, opting only to say that orders will be taken beginning on October 1, 2015.

Continue reading to read more about Yamaha's decision to reopen the order books for the Yamaha YZF-R1M.

Why it matters

The Yamaha YZF-R1M is the perfect example of a track bike that was prepared with top-class performance, state-of-the-art technology, and buyer affordability in mind. It’s no wonder why all 500 units of the bike were scooped up immediately.

The YZF-R1M is as close to a perfect track bike as there is in the market. Sure, it’s had some issues since it came out in the market, including a recall notice back in May 2015 involving Ohlins’ defective TTX36 aftermarket rear shock absorbers. To be fair, that particular recall wasn’t Yamaha’s fault because the problem came from its Swedish supplier. Other than that, the YZF-R1M has lived up to the hype in more ways than one.

That’s one of the biggest reasons why a lot of customers who missed out on the 500 units that were initially released are now being given the opportunity to own the track bike with this second wave of units. Hopefully, Yamaha has a better grasp of the demand on the bike and produces enough to satisfy its customers. I personally want the YZF-R1M to retain its limited edition status so the company has to be able to balance the demand and exclusivity of the superbike.