OK Gerald, here is my 2 cents worth along with 15 years in the car business. These Japenease engines are not the same composition as American engines. Yes, in the early days we were taught to take it real easy and gradually increase in speed and acceleration to break in an engine. But these engines demand a different approach.
The proper way to break in one of these engines is to drive it the way you will drive the rest of its life. It will develop a "personality" just like you. If you drive it hard, it will perform hard, if you drive it timidly, it will be timid. As long as you exercise a complete and routine lubrication program, you will not do damage to the engine componets. Orange Bandit 4 is correct.
As far as the Owner's manual is concerened; remember, Owner's manuals are written for the "lowest level of intelligence" so that they include all of the people.
Enjoy your new ride, and ride it like you love it! It is there to work for you!