A custom-built Scrambler 1200 used in James Bond No Time To Die will be auctioned off at Christie's this month. A key component of an official two-part charity auction, marking the 60th anniversary of James Bond Lot #25 is the bike that sets the scene for arguably the best of the Daniel Craig era Bond flicks.
“The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE stunt bike is first ridden by Safin’s assassin Primo (Dali Benssalah) and has a major role in the Matera pre-credit sequences. In No Time To Die (2021), James Bond (Daniel Craig) manages to commandeer the bike for a chase through the streets, culminating in an epic jump into the piazza.
This particular Scrambler 1200 XE was specially modified to handle the rigours of the Italian action sequence. Stunt coordinator Lee Morrison worked with the Triumph team to create a stunt motorcycle that would not only perform at a high level but would look good while doing it.
“First and foremost, as a stunt coordinator I have to be sure that we can achieve the action on that motorcycle. Is it agile and powerful enough for the stunt riders to achieve what I want them to. Crucially, does it fit the story of the film in a way that’s credible on screen. We loved the look of the Scrambler 1200 XE and rode it absolutely flat out. I mean as aggressive as you can ride a motorcycle. Lighting it up off-road, drifting it through really slippery streets in Matera, hitting steps flat out in third gear, quick direction changes, jumps, everything you could imagine, and that bike performed brilliantly.” — Lee Morrison, stunt coordinator, No Time To Die.
An official auction exhibition will also be open to the public from 15th September – 5th October, which features the bike and all available lots. To bid on the Bond bike, click here:
