MT 10 (with sidecar)

1981 Dnepr MT 10 (with sidecar) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Dnepr's motorcycle lineup, the 1981 Dnepr MT 10 (with sidecar) relies on a 650 cc (39.7 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 25 HP (18.2 kW) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed with reverse gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 38.5 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the MT 10 (with sidecar) measures 350 kg (772 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14 kg per horsepower). The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Dnepr archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1975 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.