I used to ride a dirt bike, a lot! They are fun, but I would never consider them a front line BOV. Emergency and back up, sure. Get yourself an ATV of some kind (single seat or side by side) with a small bed and then look for a compatible trailer to pull behind it. That way you can haul your NEVER LEAVE BEHIND essentials in the rig and the "Extras" in the trailer.

YES I know your buds ride bikes, but are you looking for fun or true Bug Out?

The "Zombie Express" as my Godiids call it (sorry Gary) is an XT600e, same bike was used by the Army here as their recon tool as well as other battlefield duties. Mine actually wears racks and guards that came of an ex-army bike. With panniers, the back rack (including rifle case) I can carry the essentials, it also has a long range tank etc. Lots of fun and goes about anywhere !! My other bike is 1200cc and all for the street/highway

Got any pics Andy? Guys I'm well aware that a 4 wheeler would do better. But my car is a 2004 Buick And pulling around a 4 wheeler isn't something it's going to like doing. I'm getting a motorcycle and I'm looking for it to serve a bigger purpose than flying down the road getting me speeding tickets.

just avoid the klr650s they are great street bikes but useless on anything worse than a fire road.

thats good advice! It's a big heavy bike for sure!

I am away hunting for the week but will have some new pics when I get back I suspect. If you go back and search some of my other hunting threads here you will see it as it evolved.

I think I've seen pics before I was just being lazy lol

Seems nimble for such a large bike

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf-QbdXk2XU

Out in the far west of the state...

That's awesome!

I'm going with the KTM! I pick it up Monday. I'm going to order an adjustable Windscreen from mad stad. And I need to find a good rear rack for gear and fuel.
Maybe after a while add auxiliary tanks for a few more gallons.