MT 12 (with sidecar)

1983 Dnepr MT 12 (with sidecar) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1983 Dnepr MT 12 (with sidecar) motorcycle, Dnepr features a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 kW) at 4,900 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 34.9 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 12 (with sidecar) measures 370 kg (816 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.23 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Dnepr archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1982 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.