Yes, if you have a death wish.

I just came back from Jakarta a couple of days ago, after spending a month there on business.

The traffic in Jakarta defies description - about all I can think of to say is that it makes Bombay or New Delhi look like Switzerland by comparison.

I am sure you could adapt to it, and learn to ride in the city - but, jeepers, would you want to? Heck, I love motorcycle riding, but I would rather mix cement than ride a moto in Jakarta.

I suggest that you go there and "look around" for a few weeks before laying out the money to get a moto. Use the Blue Bird taxis to get around (they are metered, honest, and clean, and they cost peanuts), and look at the traffic and see how everything works. It's kind of like "tolerant chaos" - you would definitely need to adapt your style to the Javanese style before you try driving there, otherwise, you will be roadkill within the first 100 meters.

Also keep in mind that Indonesia is a very corrupt country, and suffers from some of the most idiotic bureaucracy and over-regulation in the world. You will probably become very frustrated trying to comply with all the regulations (translation = barriers) that you would encounter as a non-Indonesian speaking foreigner trying to purchase, register, and insure a motorcycle in Jakarta... not to mention officials and police with their hands out right, left, and center looking for a bribe.

If I had to live in Jakarta (not an attractive proposition, in my opinion), I would try my darndest to find living accommodation that is very close to my place of work, and I would use Blue Bird taxis to get around.

If you do elect to ride a motorcycle in Jakarta, do make certain you have adequate medical insurance coverage.

Michael