: 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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Because it’s sequential. Unlike a car where you can easily switch from any gear to any other gear and neutral isn’t really a specific position it’s just out of gear, on a motor cycle you have to flip though them in order and there is no out of gear position in the same way a cars shifter has. Neutral has to be a selectable option.
To find your starting gear it’s easiest to just flip down until you reach the end, and then that ensures you have power to the wheels ready if you need it. Vs flipping down only to get put into neutral and then having to push up again to get into first. It’s quicker and safer then having N in the lowest position.
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