Well since this thread has been revived I'll chime in:
For years it's been dirt, dirt, dirt. The wife (now EX) had several dirt bikes and a road bike. Last year i finally gave in and got a 2005 Honda VTX 1300C. All I can say is it just isn't me.
Sure it's pretty but the V-Twin crowd seems to be all about show and chrome.
I think next year I'll put it up for sale and get a Sport Touring bike. My buddy has a BMW GT1200 and i like the riding position much better.
I will take the dirt over the street any day!