Daniel Craig, Agent 007 in the past five James Bond films, is a huge supporter of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). So much so that he donated two personal ‘007’ Bond Edition Triumphs to support their cause of saving lives at sea. Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles will auction the unique motorcycles, and many others, to the highest bidders.
Beyond Bond
A versatile screen and stage actor, Craig grew up near the RNLI station at Hoylake, on the western coast of England. He once told The Guardian that if he couldn’t be an actor, he’d “be a lifeboatman.” Craig would be joining a hardy group of mariners in a charity organization that has been saving lives since 1824. The RNLI counts over 146,000 lives saved in its 200-year history. In a bid to prevent the need for their 24/7 lifeboat service, the organization also promotes water safety through their website and school visits.
As a charity, RNLI depends on donations to keep its boats and equipment ship-shape. Ninety-five percent of the RNLI are volunteers who give their time and risk their own lives to crash through the surf and fish people out of the sea. The proceeds from Daniel Craig’s Triumphs will further their life-saving mission.
Bond Editions
The Bond Edition motorcycles, a Scrambler 1200 and a Tiger 900, carry Daniel Craig’s signature and were given to him by Triumph. The bikes in No Time to Die, the 25th James Bond film, were the inspiration for both machines.
As a bonus, the new owners of these rare motorcycles will receive a free riding experience at the Triumph Adventure Experience in Wales, UK. In the shadow of the Brecon Beacons Bond movie stunt coordinator Lee Morrison and ‘007’ stunt double Paul Edmondson will show them a bit of adventure riding.
2020 Tiger 900
The Tiger 900 Bond Edition #1 of 250 is a dark machine, finished in Matt Sapphire Black with blacked-out details. These include the skid pan, side panels, frame, and engine guards. Bond Edition graphics put the final touch on the bike’s unique look.
Adding color to the mix is a 7-inch TFT display that plays a Bond-themed animation on start-up. Other electronics include ride-by-wire, six ride modes, cornering ABS, traction control, and a quick-shifter. There’s also turn-by-turn nav, integrated GoPro control, and music and phone control. Finally, the highest bidder receives a Certificate of Authenticity signed by both Daniel Craig and Triumph Motorcycles’ CEO, Nick Bloor. Suitable for framing, I’m sure.
2020 Scrambler 1200
Alas, the new owner of the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition will have to settle for #3 of 250. However, that lucky person can take solace that this edition was built to celebrate the first official Triumph motorcycle directly linked to the James Bond franchise.
This Scrambler is the top-of-the-line XE model tricked out with ‘007’ bodywork and plenty of black-on-black. The color scheme helps Mr. Bond’s, er Craig’s, silver painted signature stand out. Like the Tiger, the Scrambler has every feature known to Triumph, including that special animated start-up screen on the TFT display. It even comes with a set of Michelin Anakee Wild tires to mount for serious scrambling.
Auction Options
For those not interested in 007’s motos there are 135 other bikes going on the block in this offering. Perhaps a Suzuki RG500 racer for zipping around town. Or slow things way down with a Honda Mini Trail (dirt included!). Looking for a winter project? A dismantled 1924 Matchless 1000cc V-Twin might be just the thing to pass the time.
It all happens at The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground, October 12-13, 2024. The winning bids will help save lives at sea.
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