Dnepr MT 10 (with Sidecar) - 1981 Specifications and Reviews

The 1981 Dnepr MT 10 is a Soviet-built sidecar motorcycle powered by a 650cc air-cooled boxer twin, delivering 25 horsepower. Its robust shaft drive and 350kg curb weight make it ideal for riders seeking reliable, practical transportation in demanding conditions. Best known for exceptional durability and cargo-carrying capability, this machine excels in utility and off-road versatility.

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General information

CategoryUnspecified category
Year1981
ModelDnepr MT 10 (with sidecar)

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveShaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox4-speed with reverse
Cooling systemAir
Fuel controlOHV
Valves per cylinder2
Bore x stroke78.0 x 68.0 mm (3.1 x 2.7 inches)
Compression7.8:1
Power25.00
Stroke4
Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer
Capacity:650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc350.0 kg (771.6 pounds)
 
 

Dnepr MT 10 (with Sidecar) dimensions and frame

Rear brakesExpanding brake
Front brakesExpanding brake
Rear tyre dimensions4.00-18
Front tyre dimensions3.50-18

Speed and acceleration

Top speed110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)

Other specs

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Fuel capacity21.00 litres (5.55 gallons)

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

36 hp
Peak Power
68.4 mph
Top Speed

Best For

Track5%
City25%
Cornering10%
Daily Riding35%
Touring45%
Passenger60%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis rig is best suited to riders who have specifically learned sidecar handling, since a boxer-and-hack combo behaves nothing like a solo motorcycle and punishes normal countersteering instincts.
PurposeIt exists for slow, deliberate utility riding and novelty touring rather than any kind of performance riding, drawing on its military and rural utilitarian heritage.
Rider FitExpect a heavy, physically demanding ride with weighty steering input required constantly to fight the sidecar's pull, plus a firm, undamped-feeling stroke into the era's shocks and brakes.
CharacterIt's an eccentric, mechanically simple, charmingly agricultural machine that rewards patience and mechanical sympathy over speed or precision.
Not Ideal ForIt is not for anyone wanting quick, flickable handling, modern braking confidence, or sustained highway speeds.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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