What does the N gear on a motorcycle mean?

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In cars, the N gear stands for Neutral. When the gear of an automatic transmission car is placed in the N position, first, you can start the engine without pressing the brake. This gear interrupts the power output of the engine, similar to placing the gear lever of a manual transmission in the neutral position. Second, when the vehicle needs to be towed due to a malfunction, the gear lever must be placed in the N position; otherwise, the wheels cannot roll, and the vehicle cannot move. Generally, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, L. When the vehicle is parked and not in use, the gear is in the P position, where the wheels are mechanically locked to prevent rolling. P (Parking) gear: The output shaft is locked. R (Reverse) gear: The rotation direction of the transmission's output shaft is opposite to that of the engine. N (Neutral) gear: The gears inside the transmission are in a freewheeling state. D (Drive) gear: Automatically shifts between the lowest and highest gears. S (Sport) gear: This gear is often used when climbing hills to provide additional power, but it increases fuel consumption. L (Low) gear: This gear is mainly used when descending hills or long slopes, keeping the gear in the lowest position to utilize engine braking for safer descent. When going downhill or descending a long slope, placing the gear in this position restricts the car's gear to the lowest position, allowing the engine's power to assist in braking. This prevents the driver from having to press the brakes for extended periods, which could overheat the brake pads and pose a danger.