Why do we have a huge stick for shifting gears in a car but we only have a small lever for motorcycles?

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Why do we have a huge stick for shifting gears in a car but we only have a small lever for motorcycles?

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Because there isn’t space for a large lever on a bike. And a bike should be able to be operated with both hands on the handlebars, which means you either need a button for your thumb, or a lever to kick with your foot.

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