Daniel Craig auctions two bikes inspired by his final Bond film

By Douglas Whitbread via SWNS

Film star Daniel Craig is auctioning off two rare 007-style bikes inspired by the motors he rode in his final Bond film for the RNLI.

The actor, 56, said he was "honored" to put his Triumph ‘#003/250 Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition’ and ‘#001/250 Tiger 900 Bond Edition’ on sale for the charity.

The pacey bikes are similar to those Craig rode in "No Time To Die," the 25th movie in the long-running spy franchise, which was released in 2021.

Buyers will also get the chance to undertake a "riding experience" with Bond stunt coordinator Lee Morrison and 007 Bond stunt double Paul Edmondson.

The sale comes as the charity, which provides lifeboat and lifeguard search and rescue services around the UK and Ireland, marks its 200th anniversary.

Speaking ahead of the auction on October 12 and 13, Craig said: “The RNLI has been close to my heart all my life since growing up near the RNLI station at Hoylake.

“I have incredible memories of going afloat with the RNLI crew at Ramsgate to experience firsthand what it’s like to be part of the organization that has saved over 146,000 lives since starting up over 200 years ago.

‘I am honored and immensely proud to support the RNLI and hope the auction of Triumph’s Limited Edition Bond motorcycles proves popular.

“The riding experience with Lee Morrison and Paul Edmondson adds another unique and exciting dynamic to the lots.

“I worked with Lee on Casino Royale, all the way through to No Time To Die; the opportunity is not to be missed and will help raise funds for the truly lifesaving cause that is the RNLI."

The editions of motorcycles that Craig has donated to the auction previously sold out on the day they were launched.

They will be offered through Bonhams Cars Motorcycles at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on Saturday and Sunday.

Both motorcycles will also be hand-signed by Daniel Craig on each side.

They will be sold with the original V5C documents bearing Daniel Craig’s name, as well as a certificate of authenticity signed by both Daniel Craig and Triumph Motorcycles’ CEO, Nick Bloor.

Jayne George, RNLI Director of Fundraising, said: ‘It’s incredible to have Daniel’s support in our 200th year and continue our special relationship which started back when he was a child in Hoylake.

“As a charity we rely on donations to achieve our mission to save everyone. The money raised from the auction will make a huge difference.

“It will enable us to invest in vital training and equipment for our lifesavers as well as helping us to deliver water safety advice to the public so we can prevent people getting in trouble at sea.’

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