QUOTE: "I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years, and I just don't see them as BOVs. There's really nothing that will go road/dirt."

Don't let these guys hear you say that.
http://www.advrider.com/

The bikes are street legal (something you cannot say about the 4x4 ATVs), can carry enough gear for one person (if properly equipped) and have no problems with off-road challenges.

I've known a couple of these swarthy lads. They go where they want, when they want, for months at a time. Sounds like a superb BOV option.

Cheers, TR