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IN PICS: James Bond's sexy new bike

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 13:19 IST

The British superspy will ride the Honda CRF 250R in the latest movie, Skyfall.

Whenever we come across the word James Bond, we are bound to end up visualising hi-tech gadgets, gorgeous women and even avant-garde cars. We can certainly expect some extraordinary inclusions in the next installment of the extraordinary fictional British espionage agent's 'license to kill' operations.

If rumours are to be believed, the next Bond movie, Skyfall will feature the Honda CRF 250R.

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IN PICS: James Bond's sexy new bike

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 13:19 IST
Honda CRF 250R

This Honda-made motocross bike has been specially modified get along comfortably with the actions sequences of Skyfall shot in Istanbul and Adana.

The modified CRF 250R motocross bikes will look similar to the native Turkish bikes.

After unparalleled efforts by Chris Courbould and his special effects team, Skyfall got such an extraordinarily modified bike for the 007 star.

IN PICS: James Bond's sexy new bike

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 13:19 IST

In fact when Honda's Corporate Communication Manager, Fiona Cole was contacted, she said that the company is looking forward to doing things differently, including finding innovative, yet relevant ways to showcase its diverse products, whilst also really engaging with its customers.

She added that it's great to not only have Honda machines chosen as the choice of James Bond, but also to be working with such a longstanding film franchise.

IN PICS: James Bond's sexy new bike

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 13:19 IST
Honda CRF 250R

It has been reported that EON Production has reportedly partnered with the Japanese automaker to provide everyone a CRF 250R.

So the camera crew will be seen in a hot chase on Honda CRF 450R at the same time. As per the available information, the two-wheeler giant has provided a total of twenty CRF 250R bikes for Skyfall.

All we have to do now is to wait till 2nd November to see the Skyfall hit the theatres in India.