Question about 2013 KTM XC 500 W

Accelerating from idle, bogs down, slowly increases revs while nursing throttle to full power, fuel tank is clean, please advice on possible causes..... thanx a Million.

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I'd start by making sure the air filter is clean and then get any info available regarding valve cam clearances. Depending on the hours and milage on the machine there may be the need for some maintenance.

Posted on Apr 16, 2016

Testimonial: "Hi Ted. Regards from Namibia / Southern Africa. Thanx for your advice. Trying to be a perfectionist, may I say, all the Basic maintance like air filter clean, Throttle Body Filter taken out already etc are done. Tell me about the fuel tank, is there a filter inside aswell...?"

Ted Maxwell Apr 16, 2016

And Good Day from Vancouver Island Canada.
Motorcycles rarely (Never that I know of) have a filter inside the gas tank. It is not uncommon for there to be contaminants (rust, water) inside the tank. Fast test is to shut off fuel valve, disconnect fuel line, hold glass or plastic container to catch fuel, turn valve on and get fuel sample, valve off so you don't spill, then check the fuel. if it is clean and flowing freely, that will not be the problem.
Ted Maxwell Apr 16, 2016

Afterthought:
I have a KLR650 and a grandson in Johannesburg.
Would bringing riding a similar machine there be a realistic adventure?

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