Triumph goes behind the scenes with 007

With the upcoming release of the long-awaited James Bond flick, No Time to Die, Triumph Motorcycles has provided a unique behind-the-scenes look at its involvement in the film.

The Triumph Tiger 900 and Scrambler 1200 feature in key scenes of the new 007 adventure, and the new video from the British marque features behind-the-scenes footage, as well as an interview with stunt coordinator, Lee Morrison.

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According to Morrison, the Triumph machines were great fits for the action in No Time to Die. “First and foremost, as a stunt co-ordinator, I have to be sure that we can achieve the action on that motorcycle,” said Morrison. “We loved the look of the Scrambler 1200, but then Triumph offered us several prototypes of a bike that hadn’t yet been launched at that time, and that was the Tiger 900.”

Speaking about the Tiger 900, Morrison said: “We spent a long time on the Tiger and it is so balanced. You can just have great fun with it. The Tiger 900 is the most confidence-inspiring bike, it allows you to really push the ride as far as you want.”

He also spoke glowingly about the Scrambler 1200. “Ah it’s just so much fun, isn’t it?” he said. “Get on it, and it’s an absolute blast straight off. I’d switch everything off and ride that thing like it was a motocross bike – I couldn’t stop grinning!”

Morrison also revealed that there were initial concerns about potential electrical issues, but soon realised that “every single electrical connection during Triumph’s testing process is completely waterproofed.”

Bond films often feature unique partnerships with iconic brands such as Aston Martin and Land Rover, however this is Triumph’s first official partnership with 007, and it is

Filmed through 2019 in Jamaica, Norway, Italy and the UK, No Time to Die is the 25th James Bond film produced by Eon Productions, and it is the fifth and final outing for current 007 actor, Daniel Craig.

To celebrate the release of the film, which has been delayed multiple times thanks to the pandemic, Triumph released a Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition in 2020 and a Tiger 900 Bond Edition this year.

Triumph also recently revealed teaser images of the upcoming Tiger 1200, as well as a video featuring motocross champ, Ricky Carmichael. The British brand is also set to release a full range of enduro and motocross models in 2022.