How do motorcycles shift gears?

http://motorcycleassistant.com explains how to ride a motorcycle by showing you how to shift the gears of a motorcycle. read more

How to Shift Gears on a Motorcycle Two Methods: Shifting Gears on a Manual Transmission Shifting Gears in a Semi-Automatic Transmission Community Q&A One of the most important processes of riding a motorcycle is shifting gears. read more

Shifting gears on a motorcycle can be challenging. Practice is the key ingredient in mastering this task. The more you practice, the more muscle memory you build and the smoother your shifting will become. Parts of a Motorcycle. There are three motorcycle controls involved in shifting smoothly; the clutch lever, gear shift lever, and the throttle. read more

Vast majority of motorcycles have sequential manual transmissions. Gears are shifted in order. Since approximately the 1960's or 70's the controls for these transmissions have been standardized as clutch on the left handgrip and gear shifter at the left foot. The shift pattern is 1-N-2-3-4, or however many gears you have. read more