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

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

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There is no ambiguity when putting it into gear (1st) from neutral. No neutral when downshifting. Also makes accidental neutrals nearly impossible.

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