I've a NX650 and taken it to Singapore from the UK. Had about 36000 miles on it when I left and has about 49000 on it now and I'm planning another big trip for it. I think if I were bikeless and I was going to ride through some serious excuses for roads in the mud I would go for a XR650L. If not then Dommie is good and cheap to start with. Depends on how much real offroading you will do. Note I said 'If I were bikeless'... in other words I would have any issues taking my Dommie off anywhere. Seemed to be ok bouncing around in the sand in Pakistan and boggy fields in Norfolk
One other thing I would say is that if I was going into some muddy places I would change that front mud guard. Mine became jammed in Cambodia and locked the front wheel up.. nearly fell off. Ended up taking the thing off.. could ride along ok but got very messy
ps. can buy Acerbis tanks for Dommie's. Get's your tank to 23 litres.. WELL WORTH it!
[This message has been edited by Spud (edited 01 April 2004).]
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