Motorcycling gains some welcome and exciting exposure in the 25th official James Bond film, No Time To Die, which will be released in the UK on 2 April. The film features a Royal Alloy GT125 scooter plus Triumph Tiger 900 and Scrambler 1200 machines.
Triumph’s CEO Nick Bloor said: “Here at Triumph we are delighted to partner with the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die. Triumph Motorcycles is fortunate to have a rich history of featuring in many incredible blockbuster films, so the big screen is no stranger to our brand. We know that our motorcycles are hugely capable and we cannot wait to see them in action when the film airs, including the new and eagerly anticipated Tiger 900 model.”
Lee Morrison, the No Time To Die stunt coordinator responsible for a team of 100 professional stunt people, said: ““All the vehicles we used in the film performed brilliantly. Triumph gave us early Tiger 900 prototypes before launch so we could film in three key locations well before the bike’s official reveal. I have to say that we have literally thrown everything at them. Big craggy sharp rocks, deep boggy mud, high speeds, big jumps and huge climbs and descents across a variety of conditions. The Tigers really have stood up to the task incredibly well, with no mechanical issues, and to me this really proves their go-anywhere credentials.
“The three Triumph scramblers and the Tiger 900 we used were specially modified to handle the rigours of the action sequences in Norway and Italy, part of which can be seen in the first trailer. I’m really proud of the stunts we created, and I’m excited to see the audience reaction when the film is released.”
No Time To Die trailer: https://youtu.be/BIhNsAtPbPI
Meanwhile, Bond-film action vehicles, including character Primo’s Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE (pictured) as seen in the city of Matera, Italy, in No time to Die, are on show at Bond In Motion, an exhibition at the London Film Museum, Covent Garden which runs until 30 April. It’s said to be the largest official collection of original James Bond vehicles in the world and includes everything from James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 stunt replica with damage and Nomi’s bullet-damaged Royal Alloy GT125 scooter from Jamaica.
The London Film Museum and 007STORE are located at 45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, and open seven days a week. Tickets are available at the box office daily or in advance from www.londonfilmmuseum.com