Great looking Africa Twin there Rob!
XRV owners groups and AT forums are helpful for learning all the ins and outs of your bike. You're lucky ... there is a LOT of support and knowledge for that bike. Take advantage and upgrade what you can.
For headlights, I am a big HID fan. Here in the USA, we get the Chinese made HID kits. They are cheap and reliable ... and about 3 times brighter than standard Halogen bulb.
My kit was $30 usd. Not sure if you've got these in UK, but so easy to install and SO bright. (mine is plug and play ... NO soldering or re-wiring. Just have to find a place for the small Ignitor and Ballast to live in the front cowl)
Good luck, hope you are able to get further on your next big ride!

standard 55 watt Halogen on my DR650

35 watt HID (saves 20 watts over standard 55 watt ... at least 3 times brighter. No ... no one flashes me as headlight is aimed properly.
Really lights up the road on a dark, unlit road.
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