Dnepr K-750: history, specs, pictures

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Dnepr K-750
Manufacturer
Also called K-750 M, K-750M
Production 1963 - 1977
Class Naked
Engine
two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 78.0mm x 78.0mm
Compression ratio 6:1
Horsepower 25.48 HP (19.0 KW) @ 4900RPM
Fuel System Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed
Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Suspension Front: Conventional Telescopic
Rear: Fork Springs
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Wheelbase 57.09 inches (1450 mm)
Length 94.49 inches (2400 mm)
Width 65.0 inches (1651 mm)
Weight 578.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Dnepr K-750M was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Dnepr between 1963 and 1977. Claimed horsepower was 25.48 HP (19.0 KW) @ 4900 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 78.0mm bore x 78.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 746.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Conventional Telescopic while the rear was equipped with a Fork Springs. The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.

1963 - 1980 Dnepr K-750 M[edit | edit source]

Dnepr K-750, is the first motorcycle model with the name DNEPR, built in Kiev, was the K-750 model. Manufactured by Kievski Mototsikletnyi Zavod between the years 1949 - 1977. The Dnepr K750 replaced the M-72 as a primary motorcycle of the Soviet Army in 1960 .