: 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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: 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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Keeps people from accidentally shifting down into neutral.

Neutral is a half click between 1 and 2, so you really need to think about it if you want to shift to neutral.

That way, you’re not likely going to end up a sitting duck or without engine braking when you need control of the bike.

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