Dnepr MT 10 (with Sidecar) - 1983 Specifications and Reviews

The 1983 Dnepr MT 10 is a Soviet-built sidecar motorcycle featuring a 650cc air-cooled boxer twin engine producing 36 horsepower. Built for practical, long-distance touring and cargo hauling, this shaft-driven machine suits riders prioritizing ruggedness and reliability over performance. Best known for its durability and ability to traverse rough terrain, the MT 10 remains a cult favorite among adventure enthusiasts worldwide.

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General information

CategoryUnspecified category
Year1983
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)
Compression7.5:1
Power36.00
Stroke4
Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer
Capacity:650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc365.0 kg (804.7 pounds)
 
 

Dnepr MT 10 (with Sidecar) dimensions and frame

Rear brakesExpanding brake
Front brakesExpanding brake
Rear tyre dimensions3.75-19
Front tyre dimensions3.75-19

Speed and acceleration

Top speed110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)

Other specs

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Fuel capacity19.00 litres (5.02 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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