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New BSA Bantam Sidecar Outfit

Posted by Dan Sager, on April 2, 2026.

BSA Bantam 350 Sidecar

Following the success of their budget Benelli sidecar outfit, Watsonian have developed a version for the popular BSA Bantam 350. Marketed under the Squire brand, the Bantam combination is the perfect entry point for riders looking to experience life on three wheels and a reliable daily runabout for seasoned sidecarists. Built in Watsonian’s Cotswold factory, […]

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How to Spot Fake Watsonian Squire Websites

Posted by Dan Sager, on March 27, 2026.

Protect Your Passion: How to Spot Fake Watsonian Squire Websites At Watsonian Squire, we’ve been building world-class sidecars since 1912. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, heritage, and the trust we’ve built with the sidecar community over the last century. Unfortunately, as our brand grows, so does the attention from online scammers. We have recently become […]

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Stealthy Sidecar for Rocket 3

Posted by Dan Sager, on January 26, 2026.

Triumph Rocket 3 sidecar

Since its launch in 2005, Triumph’s Rocket 3 has been a popular choice for customers of Watsonian’s British-built sidecars, and the Cotswolds-based manufacturer has now developed a fitting kit for the 2.5-litre models, (2020-on). Designed to cope with up to 163lbft of torque pumped out by the 165 bhp motor, the kit features a tailor-made […]

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We want your used sidecar outfit!

Posted by Dan Sager, on October 24, 2025.

used sidecar outfit

In addition to making new sidecars, we are always on the lookout for good, clean used outfits. Some customers will part-exchange their outfit when upgrading to a new sidecar, but we will consider buying any used Watsonian sidecars attached to motorcycles from the following manufacturers; BMW (2000-on) Harley-Davidson (2000-on) Royal Enfield (1999-on) Triumph (2000-on) Our […]

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Sidecar for Spitfire Pilots

Posted by Dan Sager, on September 29, 2025.

CCM Spitfire Sidecar

Owners of CCM’s Spitfire range of bobbers can now enjoy a bit on the side, thanks to the new sidecar fitting kit from Watsonian. Designed and developed specifically for the British-built bikes, the kit bolts onto four mounting points on the Spitfire’s steel tube frame. These are expertly positioned to allow optimum triangulation when attaching […]

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Sidecars are the Dogs

Posted by Dan Sager, on July 30, 2025.

Louie the Sidecar Dog

Meet Louie the Sidecar Dog Louie the Dalmatian has become a social media sensation, with thousands of fans following his travels in a Watsonian sidecar. We caught up with his driver, Sean, to find out how this spotty dog came to love life on three wheels. How long have you been riding motorcycles? I’ve been […]

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