This article is the story of a number of tours through Colorado. One of the guys rode his NC700X and seems like he did exceptionally well. All he did was add a bash plate sump guard and some decent tyres. There were a few different bikes, VStroms, KTMs and a NC700X. The KTMs had loads of breakdowns but I didn't read about one issue with the NC
Read through this adventure riding record and get inspired It is long, but fun.