James Bond 007 Rides Honda CRF250R in Skyfall

troyfromtexas · 10-28-2012, 07:21 AM

James Bond 007 rides a Honda CRF250R motorcycle in the new action and adventure film Skyfall.

In the opening sequence Bond rides the motorcycle through the streets and on the rooftops of the city of Istanbul, Turkey. In typical 007 style the chase segment is fast and furious.

The film supposedly used 25 of the Honda CRF250Rs in various configurations for the production of the scenes. The CRF250R is a dirt bike. The obvious modifications that the filmmakers made to the motorcycles for stylistic purposes for the film were to add headlights, taillights, signal lights, windscreens, hand guards and tank modifications. Honda does produce a dual sport version of the CRF250 which is called the Honda CRF250L.

Here are some images of the motorcycles used during the production of the film.
See video
Here is a video with the original storyboard (scetchings) for the motorcycle segment.
See video
Here is a video of the behind-the-scenes making of the motorcycle segment.
See video
And finally, here is a video of the promotional trailer for the film.

Motorcycles and movies... what could be better.

woods wizard · 10-28-2012, 07:30 AM

Good stuff......Luv Bond films

vabuckaroo68 · 11-06-2012, 05:25 PM

+2. Love the Connery/Moore era and love the Craig movies. Its cool they have a scene with a DS bike. Great they used something disposable like a Honda!

When they want use something cool and classy they could use a KTM 950 SE.

Seems like it would go well with the DBS.

cyclewizard · 11-06-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troyfromtexas

James Bond 007 rides a Honda CRF250R motorcycle in the new action and adventure film Skyfall.

In the opening sequence Bond rides the motorcycle through the streets and on the rooftops of the city of Istanbul, Turkey. In typical 007 style the chase segment is fast and furious.

The film supposedly used 25 of the Honda CRF250Rs in various configurations for the production of the scenes. The CRF250R is a dirt bike. The obvious modifications that the filmmakers made to the motorcycles for stylistic purposes for the film were to add headlights, taillights, signal lights, windscreens, hand guards and tank modifications. Honda does produce a dual sport version of the CRF250 which is called the Honda CRF250L.

Here are some images of the motorcycles used during the production of the film.
See video
Here is a video with the original storyboard (scetchings) for the motorcycle segment.
See video
Here is a video of the behind-the-scenes making of the motorcycle segment.
See video
And finally, here is a video of the promotional trailer for the film.

Motorcycles and movies... what could be better.

With trials tires to boot...you gotta love those tires for a Hooligan like double oh 7..

live action baby.

Wallace · 11-06-2012, 06:09 PM

Which is Daniel Craig, the guy on the bike or the extra in the background?

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bamfslap · 11-06-2012, 07:34 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHl6yPL0800

Still the best.

Quantum was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I don't have high hopes for this one.

LDL · 11-07-2012, 03:53 PM

Would'nt that be the CRF250 X . with added turn signal's ?

Guerillah · 11-07-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamfslap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHl6yPL0800

Still the best.

Quantum was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I don't have high hopes for this one.

With a 92% rating on rotten tomatoes, I think it will be just fine. Can't wait to see it on Friday.

troyfromtexas · 11-11-2012, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDL

Would'nt that be the CRF250 X . with added turn signal's ?

From what I could determine the moto used was a CRF250R. I thought that it might have been one of the new 250Ls, but in the video that demonstrates the making of the scene they discuss how they converted a 250R.

High Country Herb · 11-12-2012, 10:41 AM

Just watched the movie testerday, and it was pretty good. The motorcycle scene was one of my favorites. Whoever did the stunt riding for that scene did a great job.

bamfslap · 11-12-2012, 11:27 AM

Movie was pretty damn good. Best one since GoldenEye. Loved the throwbacks and the bike stunts were sick. Some parts were really dry though.

straight cut · 11-12-2012, 11:52 AM

Robbie Maddison was one of the stunt riders
http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellit...21243280748395

10-28-2012, 07:21 AM	#1
troyfromtexas ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Oddometer: 249	James Bond 007 Rides Honda CRF250R in Skyfall James Bond 007 rides a Honda CRF250R motorcycle in the new action and adventure film Skyfall. In the opening sequence Bond rides the motorcycle through the streets and on the rooftops of the city of Istanbul, Turkey. In typical 007 style the chase segment is fast and furious. The film supposedly used 25 of the Honda CRF250Rs in various configurations for the production of the scenes. The CRF250R is a dirt bike. The obvious modifications that the filmmakers made to the motorcycles for stylistic purposes for the film were to add headlights, taillights, signal lights, windscreens, hand guards and tank modifications. Honda does produce a dual sport version of the CRF250 which is called the Honda CRF250L. Here are some images of the motorcycles used during the production of the film. See video Here is a video with the original storyboard (scetchings) for the motorcycle segment. See video Here is a video of the behind-the-scenes making of the motorcycle segment. See video And finally, here is a video of the promotional trailer for the film. Motorcycles and movies... what could be better. __________________ Troy www.theadventurebegins.tv www.facebook.com/troyfromtexas 2011 Suzuki DR650

11-06-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
vabuckaroo68 Gnarly! Joined: May 2009 Location: Locust Dale, VA Oddometer: 1,017	+2. Love the Connery/Moore era and love the Craig movies. Its cool they have a scene with a DS bike. Great they used something disposable like a Honda! When they want use something cool and classy they could use a KTM 950 SE. Seems like it would go well with the DBS. __________________ "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied- "If you seek for Eldorado!" E.A.P. 1849 04 KTM 950 ADV ~ "BEASTIE", '08 KTM 450 XCF-W, '95 KTM 300 EXC

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10-28-2012, 07:30 AM	#2
woods wizard Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Welcome to No.Va...expect delays Oddometer: 535	Good stuff......Luv Bond films

11-06-2012, 07:34 PM	#6
bamfslap Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Oddometer: 173	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHl6yPL0800 Still the best. Quantum was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I don't have high hopes for this one.

11-07-2012, 03:53 PM	#7
LDL Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Spring , TX. Just south of the Piney Wood's Oddometer: 68	Would'nt that be the CRF250 X . with added turn signal's ?

11-12-2012, 10:41 AM	#10
High Country Herb Olds Cool Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Sierra Nevadas Oddometer: 2,680	Just watched the movie testerday, and it was pretty good. The motorcycle scene was one of my favorites. Whoever did the stunt riding for that scene did a great job.

11-12-2012, 11:27 AM	#11
bamfslap Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Oddometer: 173	Movie was pretty damn good. Best one since GoldenEye. Loved the throwbacks and the bike stunts were sick. Some parts were really dry though.

11-12-2012, 11:52 AM	#12
straight cut Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: GREAT BRITAIN Oddometer: 135	Robbie Maddison was one of the stunt riders http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellit...21243280748395