In a motorcycle, why is the neutral position typically above the first gear and below the second?

Question

In a motorcycle, why is the neutral position typically above the first gear and below the second?

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Answer 1

So it’s less likely you’ll accidentally engage neutral. Engaging neutral is especially bad when slowing down because engine braking is a big part of deceleration for bike, and when in corners since you’ll lose your centripetal force and you might lose balance.