Just had mine replaced (2007 Touring) and looks like it says "V2 A" which you have mentioned an 8 or a 9. Most flaring has stopped (cold 99% would flare 3-4 upto 2 seconds), but still holds 2000rpm at 60klm no load flat road. Seems to hold or become stuck before selecting a higher gear sometimes. Changes are not as smooth as my friends 2009 ATX which is hard to detect a gear change without looking at the taco. Friends also keeps RPM's lower all the time, particularly at light throttle take off.