What is the purpose of motorcycle gears?
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Motorcycle gear shifting is actually similar to that of cars. In lower gears, the characteristics are slower speed but higher torque, while in higher gears, the speed is faster but the torque is smaller. This is like a clutch-equipped reducer because the engine keeps rotating once ignited, and the rotation speed is not low. Without gear shifting, if the engine's rotational speed is directly output to the wheels, besides excessive speed, it could also cause stalling due to excessive inertia during startup. Therefore, the transmission and gears are quite important. International gear pattern: Wide-range shifting: press down for first gear, lift up for fourth gear. Narrow-range shifting: press down for first gear, lift up for fifth gear. Rotary gear pattern: There are five-speed or four-speed variations. Continuously pressing down shifts through 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 0 gears, with neutral located between first and second gear.