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Sidecars are automatically better

Posted by Dan Sager, on September 26, 2018.

Automatic bikes are becoming an increasingly popular choice to power sidecar outfits. Two automatic combinations that have recently rolled out of our Cotswold factory are a Suzuki Burgman 400 paired with a compact GP Manx and the distinctive Honda-DN-01 matched to a Monza sports touring sidecar. “Automatic motorcycles and maxi scooters appeal to customers who […]

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EXTRA SPACE FOR BRITISH ROCKET

Posted by Dan Sager, on August 30, 2018.

Watsonian’s GP700 sidecar offers extra carrying capacity for owners of the Triumph Rocket III. Powered by the biggest production motorcycle engine to date, the 2.3 litre Triumph has plenty of grunt for sidecar hauling, while the wide body GP700 will carry an adult, or two children, in comfort, with plenty of space for luggage in […]

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We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new website

Posted by Watsonian Squire, on August 17, 2018.

After many years of service, we thought it was finally time to redesign the Watsonian Squire website and replace it with a more advanced, mobile responsive version. So what’s new? We’ve refreshed the content and tied it all in with our social media activity, as well as introducing a fresher and more dynamic News section […]

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On a Wing and a chair

Posted by Dan Sager, on June 28, 2018.

Watsonian sidecars now offer a fitting kit for the 2nd generation Honda GL1800 Gold Wing. Launched in 2001, the 1800cc Gold Wing proved well suited to sidecar work, thanks to its smooth 6-cylinder power plant, advanced suspension and reverse gear. Production was moved from the USA to Japan in 2011 and the 2012 model featured […]

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Bobber job by Watsonian

Posted by Watsonian Squire, on May 4, 2018.

Triumph’s Bonneville has been a firm favourite with sidecar enthusiasts since its launch in 2001, and Watsonian now offer a fitting kit for the new Bobber range too. Designed and made in Watsonian’s Cotswolds factory, the Bobber kit consists of four attachment arms, tailored to ensure optimum load paths and triangulation for the sidecar – […]

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Side order for Indian Chief

Posted by Dan Sager, on March 29, 2018.

Watsonian sidecars now available to fit new Indian Chief Vintage. Watsonian’s range of British-built sidecars are now available to fit the current Indian Chief Vintage. Big capacity American V-twins are a well-established favourite for sidecar use, thanks to their torquey motors, but until now the only fitting kits Watsonian has produced to attach its sidecars […]

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