Buzzy the dealer told you right. The engines are good to go right out the door. Same with the VTX's and CBR's. You just don't want to get crazy and bounce into red zone or prolonged ultra high rpm range 5.5k plus. It's actually good to twist it every so often and let 'er inhale a bit, and lugging the engine is punishment too. The OD on the Harley is fine for straight and level, but for passing punch or hills, forget it. Those engines loafing along at 2000 rpm (still plenty of torque because it's a V-twin) just don't build rpm and thus more hp with a mere twist of the throttle. You have to drop a cog (or 2) to get things cooking again, and don't forget there ain't as much beans there as a GL engine to start with. I'm all but convinced that the next Wing will have the dual clutch system like the new VFR model, and likely a 6 speed box. Doubt they will leave the opposed engine platform; too much tradition to mess with there (yeah I used the 't' word). Maybe some form of weight reduction/frame and suspension changes and likely a displacement increase. Don't expect anything new until at least 2012 since the new facility is still cutting its teeth