Tyres make the biggest difference. Once you have tyres that work on a surface one lardy tourer is much like another. If you fit K60's/TCK-80's etc. I don't think there will be much difference.
I must add I have never ridden a Bandit off road. My Bonneville on K60's was better (lighter) than my R1100 on gravel/dust roads but both you would describe as survivors while my XT600 could be fun.
Check out the obvious ways to wreck a bike too. The GS may come with a functional plastic guard over say the oil filter while the Bandit may not. Ten quids forth a aluminium and P clips will rectify this at less money than swapping the bike.
Andy
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