While the company originally known as Clews Competition Machines went into administration in the summer of 2025 after more than 50 years of building motorcycles full of character, that still means there are plenty of owners who may appreciate that Watsonian Sidecars can now fit CCM Spitfire Bobbers. Powered by a 660cc single-cylinder engine, the […]
Watsonian Sidecars Can Now Fit The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
It might not be the obvious choice for an outfit, but Watsonian sidecars can now fit the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. And you’ll certainly stand out with the single cylinder, A2 license compliant, 399cc naked bike. First released in 2018, it received a major update for 2024. And the new fitting kit from Watsonian allows you […]
Watsonian Sidecars Now Fit The New BSA Gold Star
If you’re looking to rekindle memories of the past with modern convenience, Watsonian sidecars now fit the new BSA Gold Star. It’s a fitting choice considering BSA originally started producing motorcycles in 1910, with Watsonian beginning two years later, and both booming in the UK during the 1950s. And while sidecar outfits are a much […]
Watsonian Sidecars Now Fit The New Royal Enfield 350 Meteor
Thinking about buying the new 349cc classic cruiser? Well, you can make it even more versatile, as Watsonian Sidecars now fit the new Royal Enfield 350 Meteor. As a motorcycle which produces 20bhp and tops out around 70mph, it’s a friendly bike to ride, especially with a price under £4,000 new. So if you’re a […]
Watsonian Build A BMW R 18 Classic Sidecar
As a retro-styled cruiser with the biggest displacement ever produced by the German motorcycle manufacturer, it’s not surprising to see Watsonian build a BMW R 18 Classic sidecar as a proof of concept. After all, the big BMW is focused on providing up to 158 Nm of torque at 3,000rpm, so it shouldn’t struggle with […]
Watsonian Street Food Sidecar Built For Noodles
Two wheels and food usually means a teenage pizza delivery boy slowly destroying a scooter. But this Watsonian street food sidecar could change things as it’s built for a Cornish chef to offer eco-friendly noodles wherever he parks up. Dandelion Noodles is the creation of Adrian Jones, who has been inspired by travelling through Asia […]
Overseas Buyers Boost Watsonian Sidecar Sales
If you’re riding abroad this year, don’t be surprised to see a British sidecar outfit on your travels. It seems that orders from around the world have grown for Watsonian. The 105-year-old firm exported around a third of their models in 2016. Now more than half of their sales are coming from overseas. Orders have […]