IanPS, welcome to the site.
If by sensible off roading you mean gravel and dirt roads I'd stick to a Harley Bobber of some sort. The Ully is quite tall and from my experience all that extra suspension is wasted on normal tracks. Even knobbly tyres are really only of use when it gets muddy. A low seat height means you can use your legs to keep the bike up and "paddle" through. On a recent off-road jaunt this guy kept up no problem on road tyres. In fact I followed him some of the way.
here's the link to the full ride report...
Doc Gets Dirty in the Dales: The Tan Hill Meet - XT225+250 Rider's Group
It just proves what you can do on an ordinary bike. If you fancy a Ully and have the legs for it go for it.
I've been on gravel in Norway and been passed by 2 guys on Buell sports bikes. I've even seen a V-Rod there so it's possible for sure. If you want to get serious though get a 250 trail bike. Tyres and weight make all the difference off road.
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