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photo © BMW
The BMW used in the movie on display in The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu
photo © Bond Lifestyle
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The BMW R 1200 C motorcycle plays a big part in a action packed chase scene in Tomorrow Never Dies. The BMW was stolen by Bond, and used in the chase sequence through the streets of Saigon, Vietnam, ridden by both James Bond and Wai Lin, a Chinese secret agent. In a breathtaking move, Bond jumps the bike from one rooftop onto another and over the whirling blades of a pursuing helicopter.
Apparently fifteen R 1200 C bikes were used, 12 of which were destroyed in the making of the film. A stunt man drove the BMW Cruiser R 1200 C at 60 mph to successfully make the 44-foot leap across the roof of the two buildings.
Around the same time the movie was released, the BMW 750iL and R1200 could be purchased in a special promotional deal for $149,000 CAD.
The actual BMW motorcycle used in the movie is now on display in The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, UK, as a part of a special exhibition on Bond Vehicles and Props.
Product Code: au018
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Date: 13 November, 2007
Author Jonny
Author's website
Yes, it's a very nice motorcycle. I myself am more of a Triumph man, but I still appreciate the quality that goes into all of BMW's vehicles. By the way, Brian, what do you mean "stopping on the side of the roads to rub one out"? This strikes me as a very odd statement in reference to a motorcycle review.
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Date: 29 September, 2007
Author brian tadler
Author's website
boy what can i say... another great rental,
blasting down the streets of italy and stopping on the side of the roads to rub one out. i really enjoyed this one, dont forget to wipe the seat clean before you get on this one
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