Yes, it is not comfortable at speed, but you don't have to go fast. What bike your brother takes? I nicknamed my DRZ400S "Pain of ass".  If you know it's limitations then it is OK and on rough stuff you'll be glad you have smaller bike.
However, one thing is that are you sure you are off-roading "a lot"? I have noticed tendency that even if I would like to drive smallest tracks when travelling abroad, I often don't. Reasons are that there are usually no detailed maps available or I don't have them or as I'm usually alone I don't want to take too big risks in remote areas or I'm just "tired" and keep away from rough stuff. This is a bit different to the driving I like to do at home.
Ahto
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