: why do manual motorcycle gear goes from 1>N>2>3>4>5>6 and not N>1>2>3>4>5>6

Question

: why do manual motorcycle gear goes from 1>N>2>3>4>5>6 and not N>1>2>3>4>5>6

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Answer 1

As others have said it’s to rule out neutral as a potential gear selection when riding. From 1>N is a “half click” you have to be intentional about and you actually skip it when you go from 1>2