I reckon you need to narrow down the intended use a lot more. I.e. RTW, weekend blasts, trails, adventure trips, how fast you want do all of the above, how good you are with a wrench, how much luggage, etc.
On the F650, I have no issues with buffeting, but if you're handy with perspex there is no limit to what you can experiment with in terms of shape. Plenty of aftermarket stuff available. Crap suspension though. But unless you go for the KTM or Husky, all the mentioned bikes have that issue. 400 size bikes excluded without luggage.
If you're looking for heaps of dirt roads but also want single trail and simplicity/ reliability without the need for 1000's of tar km's, than the DR would be awesome. Bit less so the new KLR.
More tight trail and reliability, can't beat the XR or DRZ but this will suck on the tar.
All the above without the trail and more tar. F650.
Even more tar DL.
All out blasting 690E and TE. But pretty new though.
Really comes do to what you want. Rotor upgrades are possible on most bikes.
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