Engine and Performance

• The 1200 Bandit has a 1157 cubic centimeter engine with four cylinders arranged in a line, four valves per cylinder. The engine produces 98 horsepower and is air-cooled.
  
  

Transmission and Brakes

• The final drive system is a chain with a five-speed gear box. The front brake is a double disc, and the rear brake is a single disc. Disc brakes are fixed discs that use pads to press on the disc and slow the wheel by friction.
  
  

Dimensions

• The 1200 Bandit is 48-inches high, 81.5-inches long and 30.1-inches wide. The bike has a wheelbase of 56.3 inches, a ground clearance of 5.1 inches, and the seat is at a height of 31.1 inches. The fuel tank holds 5.28 gallons and the Bandit weighs 485 pounds.