Cruisers
1983Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar)
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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.
- Capacity
- 650.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Wet weight
- 365.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 36.0 HP
What’s new for the 1983 Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar)
vs the 1982| Spec | 1982 | 1983 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) | 650.0 ccm (39.67 cubic inches) |
| Power | 36.00 HP | 36.0 HP |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
| Gearbox | 4-speed with reverse | 4-speed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- 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.
- Built for
- 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.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 650.0 ccm
- Power
- 36.0 HP
- Engine type
- Boxer twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0986 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 68.0 mm
- Compression
- 7.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Performance
- Top speed
- 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Front tyre
- 3.75-19
- Rear tyre
- 3.75-19
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1980 | 1981 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) | 650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) | 650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) | 650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) | 650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar)?
The 1983 Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar) has a Capacity of 650.0 ccm (39.67 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar) have?
The 1983 Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar) has a Power of 36.0 HP.
How many gears does the Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar) have?
The 1983 Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar) has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
How much does the Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar) weigh?
The 1983 Dnepr MT 10 (With Sidecar) has a Wet weight of 365.0 kg (804.7 pounds).
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