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[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

🛞 Puncture on the tyre sidewall? A roadside plug may not make it safe.

Not every puncture can be repaired. The location matters:

1️⃣ Tread area: Often repairable, provided the puncture is within the tyre maker’s repair limits and the tyre hasn’t been damaged by being driven underinflated.

2️⃣ Shoulder: Generally not repairable. This is the curved area where the tread meets the sidewall.

3️⃣ Sidewall: Usually not repairable because this part flexes constantly and a puncture can weaken the tyre’s structure.

Before approving a repair:
• Ask the technician to remove the tyre from the wheel and inspect its inside.
• A professional internal plug-patch repair may be suitable for an eligible tread puncture.
• Don’t treat an external string/wick plug as a permanent fix.
• If the tyre has been driven flat, it may have internal damage even if the hole looks small.

If the damage is on the shoulder or sidewall, use the spare or arrange recovery rather than risking a high-speed failure.

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Would you trust a repaired tyre for highway speeds, or replace it?

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

🛞 Puncture on the tyre sidewall? A roadside plug may not make it safe.

Not every puncture can be repaired. The location matters:

1️⃣ Tread area: Often repairable, provided the puncture is within the tyre maker’s repair limits and the tyre hasn’t been damaged by being driven underinflated.

2️⃣ Shoulder: Generally not repairable. This is the curved area where the tread meets the sidewall.

3️⃣ Sidewall: Usually not repairable because this part flexes constantly and a puncture can weaken the tyre’s structure.

Before approving a repair:
• Ask the technician to remove the tyre from the wheel and inspect its inside.
• A professional internal plug-patch repair may be suitable for an eligible tread puncture.
• Don’t treat an external string/wick plug as a permanent fix.
• If the tyre has been driven flat, it may have internal damage even if the hole looks small.

If the damage is on the shoulder or sidewall, use the spare or arrange recovery rather than risking a high-speed failure.

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Would you trust a repaired tyre for highway speeds, or replace it?

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

🇮🇹 Italjet is bringing its wild Dragster range to India — and the flagship is a 698cc scooter.

Italian brand Italjet will enter India through Motohaus with three models: Dragster 300, Dragster 459 and Dragster 700. Their India debut is planned for India Bike Week on 4–5 December 2026.

All three are planned for local assembly at Motohaus’ Kolhapur facility, with customer deliveries expected from Q2 2027. India prices and final India-specific specifications are still to be announced.

The headline grabber? The global-spec Dragster 700 uses a 698cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine producing 70 hp and 70 Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox.

Local assembly could make this unusual Italian performance-scooter range more accessible — but the final price will decide whether it has a real market here.

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Would you consider a 700cc scooter with a six-speed gearbox?

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

🚘 43–45 days of car stock at dealerships: a number buyers should watch.

FADA says passenger-vehicle inventory in India remained at 43–45 days in October — roughly double its 21-day benchmark.

Why it matters:
• Dealers are carrying more stock than the industry body considers healthy.
• If a specific variant/colour is sitting unsold, buyers may have room to negotiate.
• But inventory is not evenly spread: a high-demand model may still have little discount.

October PV retail registrations were down about 14% year-on-year, but the festive calendar shifted major buying into November — so don't read that dip as a clean demand collapse.

Before booking, ask for the VIN, manufacturing month, and a written split of cash discount vs exchange/corporate benefits.

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Would you use high dealer stock to negotiate harder, or wait for December clearance deals?

[Maj Yogesh Dahiya🇮🇳 @dahiyayogesh81]

If u tag Delhi police , they will ask
For Location, time, phone number etc etc 😆

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

@single_soul1 Stupid biker

Please follow a rule- never argue with anyone on the road- ignore and leave- curse them within yourself

Don’t go back to argue

And don’t run your silencer loud as a Chapri

Glad they did not use the gun on him

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

@dontpulloutprdp Don’t fall into this trap of trading

Don’t

[🚨Indian Gems @IndianGems_]

"In the name of E20 they are selling E30. Ordinary vehicles used by middle class are not compatible with E30 fuel. This is different level of Scam."

— Karnataka Government

[Nagender Pandey @BigBuddy984657]

भारत में सवर्णो को अमीर घोषित कर रखा है सरकारों का मानना है कि सवर्णो के पास अमेरिका से भी ज़्यादा पैसा है इसलिए भारत में विश्वविद्यालय में सिर्फ सवर्णो के बच्चों को हि ज्यादा Fees देनी पड़ेती है ST/SC के लिए fees 0 है यह है भारत का संविधान जो भेदभाव करता है शिक्षा में सवर्णों के बच्चों के साथ

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

@ShivrattanDhil1 I’d say

Keep largest denomination to 200 rs

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

🏔️ 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝟳𝟱𝟬: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗗𝗩 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁!

Royal Enfield launched the Himalayan 750 at EICMA 2026, taking its adventure-bike range into a new displacement class.

What’s confirmed:
• New 743cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin
• 63 Nm at 5,000 rpm, with 90% of peak torque available from 3,500 rpm
• Five ride modes, six-axis IMU, cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control
• Cruise control and 19-inch front / 17-inch rear tubeless wheel setup
• 195kg payload capacity for touring

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄:
Bookings and prices announced so far are for Europe. Royal Enfield has not confirmed an India price or launch timeline in the announcement.

The interesting part isn’t just the extra capacity: 90% of peak torque arriving by 3,500 rpm suggests the focus is usable pull for touring, not chasing a headline top-end figure.

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Would you choose this 750 over the Himalayan 450 for long-distance touring?

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

🚗 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘆𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲.

That sidewall figure is generally a maximum limit, not the pressure you should automatically fill.

𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱:
1️⃣ Find the recommended PSI/bar on the driver-door placard, fuel-flap sticker or owner’s manual.
2️⃣ Check when tyres are cold — ideally before driving, or after the car has been parked for around three hours.
3️⃣ Use the correct setting for your load; some cars specify different pressures for normal and fully loaded driving.
4️⃣ Check every two weeks and before a long trip. Don’t forget the spare.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲:
Never release air just because a recently driven tyre reads higher. Tyres warm up on the road, so pressure rises naturally. Let them cool and check again.

Incorrect pressure can affect grip, braking, handling, tyre wear and fuel economy.

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When did you last check your spare tyre’s pressure?

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

Now what do we call folks like these who feel entitled to block the road for other

He is sitting in but not moving the car
Is he wills he can park 10 metres ahead. As there are many vacant places.

Please don’t be like this guy. 😑

[Sunderdeep - Volklub @volklub]

Retired Couple | Budget 22L (max on-road) | Chandigarh

Running 1000-1200 km on long trips, hills & slightly challenging terrains

Balance of fuel efficiency, convenience and safety features needed

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[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

@Simmons3765 @AnarchyCrave Peacemaker and Lanterns failed?

Are you out of your mind?

[Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 @tehseenp]

On 31% Ethanol being blended in Petrol thus destroying our vehicles !

"Our Vehicles are not Shri Nitin Gadkari ji's laboratory to experiment, he should carry out experiments on his sons Ethanol distilleries!"

#EthanolScam BETA BADHAO YOJNA SUGAR DADDY @OGTeamBharat @FactswithDinesh @Nidhzee @theracemonkey @nachiket1982 @Shankyram2 @VishhalSJain @ShivrattanDhil1 @Nidhzee @nachiket1982 @VishhalSJain

[मनुवादी बृजेश मिश्र/ Brijesh Mishra🇮🇳 @ManuvadiBrijesh]

गुलाबी ठंड में भी बीजेपी के नेताओं को पसीना आ रहा है @Aamitabh2 जी बता रहे हैं।

[Bharat Bachao Aandolan @OGTeamBharat]

According to Ashok ji, Modi ji cannot repeal the SC/ST Act (although we are demanding reforms, not its repeal) because we do not have a good and cooperative opposition.

Tehseen Poonawalla: Agreed, but then why did the Modi government make the Act even more draconian? Why did the Modi government allow itself to be blackmailed by the opposition?
Nearly 50% of students in universities belong to the General Category, but who is raising their concerns? Who is speaking up for their rights?

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

@throttleandtech There should be one app integrated to all

Or all apps integrated to every other app

Like PayTM or PhonePe for UPI

[Anish Kumar (SPARKN AUTO) @SPARKNAUTO]

🏍 𝗩-𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 💙 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 👀

Two cylinders. Arranged in a V shape. A completely different character from the usual single-cylinder or parallel-twin motorcycle.

But is a V-twin actually better?

What makes it special?
A V-twin places its two cylinders at an angle to each other. The angle and crankshaft design influence its firing pattern, vibration, sound and power delivery.

PROS ✅
• Strong low- and mid-range torque in many V-twin designs.
• Distinctive exhaust note and engine character.
• Great for relaxed cruising and effortless acceleration.
• Can offer a narrow engine package, depending on orientation.
• Strong emotional appeal for cruiser and touring enthusiasts.

CONS ❌
• More complex packaging and servicing in some designs.
• Can be expensive to manufacture and maintain.
• Rear-cylinder heat can be an issue in certain layouts.
• Some designs have noticeable vibration.
• Not automatically more powerful or fuel-efficient than a parallel twin.

WHICH INDIAN BIKES HAVE A V-TWIN?

🇮🇳 Two notable, currently listed options in India's accessible premium segment:

1️⃣ Keeway V302C
298cc liquid-cooled V-twin
29.5 hp | 26.5 Nm
Belt drive and bobber styling.

2️⃣ QJMotor SRV 300
296cc liquid-cooled V-twin
30.3 hp | 26 Nm
A compact cruiser with a distinctive dual-exhaust setup.

There are also larger-capacity V-twin motorcycles from premium international brands, but these two are interesting options at a more accessible price point.

One important correction:
Royal Enfield's 650 range — Interceptor, Continental GT, Super Meteor, Shotgun and Bear — uses a PARALLEL-TWIN engine, not a V-twin.

MY VERDICT:
A V-twin isn't necessarily the fastest or most efficient engine configuration. Its biggest attraction is character, torque delivery and the riding experience.

Would you choose a V-twin over a parallel twin? And which V-twin motorcycle would you love to own?

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