With the weight of a main battle-tank and the fuel capacity of a mid-size sedan, the Bastard strode into the wasteland with theatric aplomb. However you chose to describe her – stout, thick, big-boned – there was no denying the VF1000R was one seriously heavy motorcycle. Far too heavy for the track, which is ironically the exact use for which she was bred for. Drop out axles, dual spot headlights, and carbon fiber fairings all proclaimed Bold’Or. Unfortunately the steel perimeter frame, dense motor, and modular wheels all said buffet line.