Daniel Craig's motorbikes go under the hammer for RNLI this weekend

The actor, who was educated in Wirral and spent much of his childhood in Hoylake, has gifted for auction his two motorcycles inspired by the bikes that featured in No Time To Die - the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition and Tiger 900 Bond Edition.

Each lot also includes a riding experience at the Triumph Adventure Experience in Wales, UK with James Bond stunt co-ordinator Lee Morrison and stunt double Paul Edmondson.

These editions of motorcycles, which sold out on the day of launch, will be up for auction through Bonhams Cars Motorcycles at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show this Saturday and Sunday (October 12 and 13) in Staffordshire.

Each bike will be hand signed by Craig on each side. They will be sold with the original V5C documents bearing the actor's name, as well as a certificate of authenticity signed by both Craig and Triumph Motorcycles’ chief executive, Nick Bloor.

The lots are both live on the Bonhams website now

Craig has been a lifelong supporter of the RNLI, with his previous involvement including supporting a station campaign at Hoylake near where he grew up, and going afloat with the lifeboat crew at Ramsgate.

RNLI/ Triumph (Image: RNLI/ Triumph) He said: "The RNLI has been close to my heart all my life since growing up near the RNLI station at Hoylake.

"I have incredible memories of going afloat with the RNLI crew at Ramsgate to experience first hand what it’s like to be part of the organisation that has saved over 146,000 lives since starting up over 200 years ago.

"I am honoured and immensely proud to support the RNLI and hope the auction of Triumph’s Limited Edition Bond motorcycles proves popular.

"The riding experience with Lee Morrison and Paul Edmondson adds another unique and exciting dynamic to the lots.

"I worked with Lee on Casino Royale, all the way through to No Time To Die; the opportunity is not to be missed and will help raise funds for the truly lifesaving cause that is the RNLI." 

Daniel Craig with Ramsgate RNLI (Image: RNLI/ Triumph) Jayne George, the RNLI's director of fundraising, said: "It’s incredible to have Daniel’s support in our 200th year and continue our special relationship which started back when he was a child in Hoylake.

"As a charity we rely on donations to achieve our mission to save every one.

"The money raised from the auction will make a huge difference. It will enable us to invest in vital training and equipment for our lifesavers as well as helping us to deliver water safety advice to the public so we can prevent people getting in trouble at sea."