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.
General information | |
| Category | Unspecified category |
| Year | 1983 |
| Model | Dnepr MT 10 (with sidecar) |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 4-speed with reverse |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | OHV |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 78.0 x 68.0 mm (3.1 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Power | 36.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer |
| Capacity: | 650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 365.0 kg (804.7 pounds) |
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Dnepr MT 10 (with Sidecar) dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 3.75-19 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 3.75-19 |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 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 For | This 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. |
| Purpose | It 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 Fit | Expect 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. |
| Character | It's an eccentric, mechanically simple, charmingly agricultural machine that rewards patience and mechanical sympathy over speed or precision. |
| Not Ideal For | It 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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