Indeed, but consider how many years it has been out. Those posts span ages.
M8 hit the ground sumpin. As mentioned, it is about what ya know.
Granted I am sure the M8 is a fine motor, but I can't blame people wanting to wait for these uh bugs shall we say to get worked out
And the 2007 110 hit the ground with base gasket troubles. Also with lifter and compensator issues. In 2009, they still had lifter and compensator issues, both were replaced under warranty on my 09 CVO. In 12, HD still had the lifer issues and compensator issues, compensator replaced, bike traded before Lifter failure. In 15 with the new improved Lifters, my lifters took out the engine on my 15 with 44K miles on the bike, just shy of 2 years old.
I do not think a Harley motor has ever hit the ground with out major issues, with the exception of the V-Rod but Porsche designed that engine.