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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A lot of 60s-70s kawasaki dirtbikes had neutral as all the way down. Owned one after years or riding normal shift pattern bikes. Was tip over city when riding trails. It was too easy to hit neutral when you wanted first for hills or low speed corners.

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