One of the main forms of transportation in Indonesia is a motorcycle. This year it is estimated that about 800,000 new cars and over 6,000,000 motorcycles will be sold in Indonesia! The most common are Honda 110CCs. One of these small motorcycles cost between 13 and 14 million rupiah or $1600. As you can see from the pictures, they are used for everything, including taking the family places. Today I saw a man carrying a 5-6 foot ladder! Most Indonesians only have a motorcycle. A man in our office told us he could be home in one hour if he rode his motorcycle—if he took a car, it could take up to 3 hours.
Motorcycle with homemade boxes for carrying items
Carrying Plants
Lady riding "side-saddle" in a dress on her way to work! You see ladies each day dressed in nice clothing riding on a motorcycle to work.
Typical parking lot
If you look closely you can see a child sitting in from of the driver. I have seen as many as 4 individuals on one small motorcycle!
Motorcycle parking at the church on a Sunday morning--more motorcyles than cars in the parking lot!
Burger King Delivery Motorcycle. I have also seen KFC, McDonalds, and many local businesses.
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