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or want an R1M, you may want look into the Yamaha PDP program.
I read this on the R1forum a week or so ago, and didn't think anything of it until my dealer called and asked for a larger deposit today. I'm only doing it to secure the color I want, I don't really care about the R1M. From what I've read, the R1M's are selling fast.
The Premiere Delivery Program (PDP) debuted today. Dealers received initial allotments of the R1M and standard R1 for early shipment of these models. These allotments are based on previous retail of the R1, so not all dealers will receive an allotment.
Under the program, a dealer can sell their allotted number of R1 and R1M models after taking a non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit from the customer, $1,500 for standard R1 and $2,500 for R1M. These PDP units will ship before normal (non-PDP) units. Normal units will be ordered in February and will be start delivery as late at May 2015. All PDP units will be shipped before April 30, 2015.
The PDP is only for "early" availability of the R1 and R1M. Your dealer will be able to order the standard R1 or R1M for you in February even if he does not have a PDP allotment. But, if the R1M sells out on PDP (500 available units), it will not be on the February "normal" order.
The PDP program ends on January 31, 2015. Color availability on the standard R1 is limited, so contact your dealer ASAP if you have or wish to place a deposit. Any unsold PDP allotments will be made available on the February order program.