Was just about to mention the front mudguard when I realised Spud had already done so.
I'd also ditch the two silencers on the NX650, replacing them with a quiet-ish aftermarket pipe in ally or stainless & losing a few kg in the process. They're mild steel as standard & tend to rust out. Laser do a Pro-Duro tailpipe that's quite good.
You may also want to upgrade the fork internals & possibly re-valve/rebuild/replace the rear shock, depending on the roads you intend travelling & the weight carried.
I'd go for a bigger tank. You'll probably have to ditch the front fairing at best & maybe the headlight at worst. You may be able to get an XR600 aftermarket tank to fit with a bit of persuasion?
After that, it's racks & panniers. I'm not sure if the subframe needs strengthening ob the Dommie but I don't think it's built as an off road overland bike?
Other options include XT/TT600, KLR650 & the DR650. Once again though, you'll be faced with a range of models, each with their own pro's & cons.
Steve
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