Not necessarily! My May 2010 build 30th Anniversary has a float.
The balancer shaft seal has been weeping but not dripping, for the last 10k but as it has 100k + on it now I'll do it when the clutch finally expires. Rear bevel seal went at 50k, ignition switch at 30k. Luckily I was parked on my own drive when the ews message popped up, 2 days after I returned from a 4 week trip to Turkey.
It uses some oil, not the seal leak. Drive shaft bearings were renewed at 50k as they felt notchy.
Both shocks have just been rebuilt, front blew the seal at 80k so I put a s/h one on. Rear lost all it's damping on one ride at just over 100k.
It has AF-XIED fitted and drives well.
The gs911 has certainly paid for itself as I do all my own servicing.
It has been well used for 2 up touring, training and track days so not been treated too gently.
Would I buy another?
You bet!