Home / Motorcycles in culture / No Time to Die
FILM / TWO TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
No Time to Die.
Two bikes for stone and forest.
The Scrambler 1200 XE in Matera and the Tiger 900 supporting the film's chase work have different visual jobs. Triumph's first-party material helps separate the two motorcycles, the specially prepared film machines and the later limited editions.
- Matera
- Scrambler 1200 XE
- Chase work
- Tiger 900
- Film bikes
- Special preparation
- Shared idea
- Road and dirt ability
The film uses a Scrambler 1200 and Tiger 900
Triumph was the official motorcycle partner for No Time to Die and identifies the Scrambler 1200 and Tiger 900 in key stunt scenes. The Scrambler 1200 XE is the motorcycle most visibly associated with the opening in Matera. The Tiger 900 is the taller adventure model with greater wind protection and travel equipment.
| Motorcycle | What you see | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE | Round lamp, slim tank, high twin exhaust and long suspension | Classic simplicity combined with serious rough-road hardware |
| Triumph Tiger 900 | Screen, beak-like nose, broader bodywork and long suspension | Wind protection, distance and confidence on changing surfaces |
Why the Scrambler 1200 XE suits Matera
Triumph identifies the Matera motorcycle as a Scrambler 1200 XE. Its round lamp and nearly level seat read as classic, while the 21-inch front wheel, long suspension and high exhaust make the function visible. Against pale stone streets, the dark and mechanically exposed bike remains easy to read.
The later Bond Edition used the production XE as its base and added black finishes, a fine gold coachline, a headlight grille and high front mudguard. It was a limited production model inspired by the custom stunt motorcycle, not a claim that every detail matched every film bike.
The Tiger 900 brings range and protection
The Tiger 900 prototypes were not yet publicly launched when the production team first evaluated them. Stunt coordinator Lee Morrison explains that agility and power mattered, but so did whether a motorcycle fitted the story credibly on screen.
The Scrambler exposes its frame and engine; the Tiger surrounds the rider with a screen and bodywork. Both use long suspension and large wheels, yet one communicates stripped-back classic agility while the other signals distance, equipment and changing terrain.
How close are the film bikes to showroom models?
The base models are documented, but a film production prepares motorcycles for its roads, stunts and camera equipment. Triumph says its design workshop worked with the stunt team for months to configure multiple Scrambler 1200 and Tiger 900 motorcycles.
This guide therefore keeps the showroom model, specially prepared film motorcycles and commemorative limited editions separate. It does not infer every component fitted to every camera or stunt bike from appearance alone.
Find a current motorcycle from the same visual ideas
These are not successors or performance equivalents. They are Japanese-market alternatives selected for three visible ideas: a round-lamp scrambler, a large front wheel, or long-distance adventure equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Which bike does Bond ride?
The motorcycle in the Matera sequence is a Scrambler 1200 XE, as identified by Triumph.
Is a Tiger 900 in the film?
Yes. Triumph names both the Scrambler 1200 and Tiger 900 among the film's key stunt motorcycles.
Are they off-road-only bikes?
No. Both are road motorcycles designed to cope with a mix of tarmac and rougher surfaces.
Sources
- Triumph Motorcycles: James Bond Partnership — the film, motorcycles and locations.
- Triumph Motorcycles: Lee Morrison On Set — motorcycle selection and film preparation.
- Triumph Motorcycles: Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition — finish and production specification.
Ride at First Sight is an independent motorcycle guide and is not affiliated with the film or motorcycle manufacturers.