Phant,
Yes, you are exactly right. It's that way with most everything. Most people in this world ask "Why" about motorcycles in general....so if you have'ta ask...
Shifting with your left hand, huh? You wacky "Down Under-ers", you! [so what dya think of your Holden getting the Vette motor, changing the steering to the correct side of the car :lol:, and coming to Murka as a Pontiac?]
Oh, by the way, that reminds me. My Vette COMES with a shift light as part of the Heads-Up-Display (known as HUD, it's all the info projected on the windshield, and it's wonderful for mph and tach readings....you just look right thru it the whole time you're driving), but it's nearly impossible the to see the little light and it gives you no warning (it's at redline) and isn't adjustable for a person's shifting style. So....many of us install the Raptor, set it for 6300, pull the next gear before the fuel shutoff violently spoils our fun at 6500.