Dan Sager, Author at Watsonian Sidecars

Retro Triumph trials outfit

Posted by Dan Sager, on March 29, 2021.

Watsonian have developed a fitting kit to attach their trials-inspired International sidecar to the Triumph Scrambler. Styled to capture the essence Watsonian’s aluminium-bodied trials sidecar of the 1950s, and designed for modern roads, the International has a glass fibre body, with brushed aluminium wrap on the sides, to recreate the metallic appearance of the original. […]

National Lockdown 2021 – Open behind closed doors

Posted by Dan Sager, on January 4, 2021.

Happy New Year! Sidecar production has restarted, following the Christmas/New Year break, and we are available to discuss your requirements by phone (01386 700907) or email (sidecars@watsonian-squire.com). Due to the National Lockdown announced on 4th January, our showroom is temporarily closed. However, you can email us to arrange a virtual viewing of any sidecars or […]

Sidecars for all ages

Posted by Dan Sager, on November 30, 2020.

Sidecars can be fitted to almost any motorcycle that has a tubular steel frame, as these two recent examples from Watsonian prove Dating from the 1960s, the Triton cafe racer has been paired with a lightweight Watsonian Prescott. Powered by a Triumph parallel twin motor, sitting in a Norton Featherbed frame, the classic cafe racer […]

Sidecar for Street Twin

Posted by Dan Sager, on September 25, 2020.

It isn’t only demand for motorcycles that is booming since Lockdown was lifted. Production at Watsonian Sidecars in now fully booked-up until Christmas, with orders now being taken for delivery in the New Year. In addition to demand from customers in the UK, the Cotswold-based manufacturer has recently shipped sidecars to France and the USA, […]

Colourful Himalayans

Posted by Dan Sager, on July 21, 2020.

The Himalayas are famous for colourful prayer flags and now Watsonian have added a splash of colour to the Royal Enfield Himalayan, with three special edition colour options. Best known as the UK’s leading and longest-established sidecar manufacturer, Watsonian are also a Royal Enfield main dealer and decided to experiment with different colour schemes on […]

You wok? Scooter noodle sidecar

Posted by Dan Sager, on March 18, 2020.

Watsonian have built sidecars for many special projects in their 108-year history, including one for Harry Potter, but this is a first – a sidecar to bring Asian street food to the UK public. Cornish chef Adrian Jones travelled extensively in Asia over the past six years and was inspired to bring the flavours of […]