I have followed the manuals recommendations on the Tenere for the main reason that if there are any issues with the engine later not following the manufacturers recommends could void the warranty. How would they know you say ? they probably won't but some of the new ecu's i am told can record peak revs /speed etc.
I have read an article years ago when a bike mag did the thrashing exercise and stripped the engine to check for wear, it was a Blade i think, there was none and the engine produced more power than a gently run in one.
It is very tedious running in and the guy is right in some respects as the engine is manufactured to such close tolerences these days it does not require the running in of the old engines but its the gearbox and to some extent the brakes that need running in, thats why i use mine for commuting ie stop start and loads on gear changes in the 1st 600 miles. Sitting on a motorway for 600 miles will not bed in the box / brakes or engine.
The method he describes is similar to the running in process for the WRF enduro bikes, the manual says its all done in the garage, basically warm up rev the nuts for a few minutes and change the oil (i have had 6 and some had loads of metal swarf in the oil filter !) and race !
If your not going to keep it for the long term maybe an option