Hi pdanjou and welcome, 
Not a bad idea, I have travelled on older bikes which have been overhauled and had no more or even less problems than newer ones. The XT600 is a trusted workhorse which in good condition is well up to the task, although take your time and buy the best you can even if it means paying a bit more than you want to.
Also consider Honda XL/XR 600/650 singles, Kawasaki KLR650 and BMW F650 the latter of which seem to go for very little money with plentiful second hand spares and good back up from the likes of Motorworks and BMW dealers themselves, shameless plug for CW motorcycles in Dorchester here. Don't rule out something smaller such as a 400 or even a 250, they are all up to it, the benefit of an older bike will also be a cheaper carnet if you head to Africa or some parts of Asia.
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