Watsonian Squire 2016 Line Up!
Watsonian Squire Zanzara
Another introduction for 2016 is the Zanzara, a version of the lightweight Meteor sidecar, designed to be fitted to the GTS 250/300 scooters from Vespa. Zanzara is the Italian word for mosquito, a reference to the sidecar body, which was originally based on the shape of reserve fuel tanks from the famous RAF Mosquito aircraft. It also seemed an appropriate name for a sidecar designed to be fitted to a ‘wasp’ (Vespa means wasp in Italian). Watsonian had to develop a special chassis and sub-frame to attach the sidecar to scooter’s pressed steel frame, and fitted it with a 12” Vespa front wheel for balance. The mudguard is the deeply valenced Classic shape, which first appeared in 1955, and the fold-down aero screen completes the period appearance. The seat tilts forward to provide access to storage space behind. It weighs approximately 65 kg.
Watsonian Squire Meriden Continuing the company’s tradition of naming sidecars after Warwickshire settlements, the Meriden has been developed specifically for fitting to all models of Triumph Bonneville, from 2000 – ’15. With its tubular steel frame and smooth parallel twin motor, the Bonneville has proved well-suited to sidecar work. Based on the popular Monza body shell, which dates back to 1965, the Meriden is offered with a choice of wheels to match those fitted to the Triumph twin; either a 16” rim with stainless steel spokes or a 17” cast alloy design . The mudguard is styled to echo the front guard fitted to the bike, with front & rear lights to match the Bonneville’s tail light unit. Cockpit width 46 cm, with generous leg room of 135 cm and a lockable boot space measuring 58 x 40 x 40 cm. Overall weight is 90 kg.
