It initially confused the hell outa me.. it's all about marketing talk.

It's about the number of valves per sicklander innit?

Yes, the sum of valves on both jugs became 8V when they upgraded the engine from two to four valves per cylinder. Hence 4V and 8V.

I was taught long ago a trick, whenever possible to drag it around until it becomes on the "correct" slope side prior to lifting it. That of course would add some scratches perhaps.