Watsonian Sidecar’s Black Night

Watsonian GP Manx sidecar for Harley Davidson Nightster 1200

Watsonian Squire, one of the longest surviving names in the British motorcycle industry, have developed a fitting kit to match their Manx GP sidecar to the Nightster from Harley Davidson, one of the oldest names in motorcycling.  

Harley’s XL1200N air-cooled V-twin produces 72ft-lb of torque, so its pulling power is ideal for sidecar work.  Its traditional tubular steel frame is substantial enough to support a ‘chair’ and the Nightster’s forks, which are shorter than the regular Sportster, put more weight over the front end to give a more stable ride – also ideal when driving a sidecar.

Watsonian’s classically styled GP retains the octagonal nose cone from the 1920’s but is manufactured from GRP glass fibre with modern suspension and electrical system.  At 1.8M long it is shorter than most sidecars and the boot design is altered, allowing access from behind the seat. For the Nightster, Watsonian produced the GP Manx with black fittings, including the steel perimeter frame, optional luggage rack and wheel rims, creating the perfect complement to this understated Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Prices for the Watsonian GP Manx start at £2,995. A full factory fitting service, as well as tuition for novice drivers is also available.