A long time ago, when I was a kid (middle school or high school age), bikers were often considered street thugs. Well, that’s because back then, bikers were often portrayed as thugs in soap operas aired on local TV stations. So, my views were based on the brainwashing from those soap operas. But now, since YouTube has been available from Google and I’ve subscribed to those cool Indonesian motovloggers, my views have changed.
In short, the soap opera brainwashing failed completely; it didn’t affect me. Now, I even frequently create motovlog content on my channel.youtube.com/catperkuMine, like some of the ideal Indonesian motovloggers that I will tell you about below. Because I love traveling, going on trips, and writing travel stories ontravel blog catperku.comYes, the theme of my motorcycle content on YouTube is travel motovlogs.
I don’t think there are many who make travel motovlogs like that. Most Indonesian motovloggers still make motovlogs about city tours, motorcycle taxi drivers who also make motovlogs, motovlogs about riding with beautiful women, or specific discussions about motorcycle technicalities. Obviously, that’s not my specialty. Especially if I’m asked about motorcycles, I’ll immediately answer, “Take it to the repair shop so it’s fixed quickly!”
As for my channel, it’s definitely filled with motovlogs while touring while exploring the beauty of Indonesia. If you want to see what my motovlogs are like, I’ll show you a glimpse later. For now, I want to discuss some of my favorite Indonesian motovloggers below.
My Favorite Indonesian Motovloggers!
Most of them are overlanders, enjoy long-distance riding, create motovlog content that makes me want to ride motorcycles all the time, and Indonesian motovloggers who inspire me to follow in their footsteps. And, without further ado, here they are…
1. Kang JJ Wind Rider AKA Jeffrey Polnaja
The first time I learned that long-distance motorbikes were called touring was because I read Jeffrey Polnaja’s book Wind Rider, a Bandung man. Even though I often ride long distances using my Vario 110 motorbike, which is already worn out. Reading Jeffrey Polnaja’s book traveling around the world on a motorbike alone made my enthusiasm for traveling explode.
If I’m not mistaken, I read JJ’s book when I was still in Bali. After reading that, it also made me even more brave about touring long distances alone. Now, Kang JJ Jeffrey Polnaja is traveling around the world again. The theme of Kang JJ’s current trip is the Equatoride. What’s the trip like? Just watch it on YouTube below.
2. Mario Iroth
I just found out about Mario Iroth, an Indonesian motovlogger. His video suddenly popped up in the “motorcycle riding in Japan” section of my YouTube channel. When I saw it, I was curious. Riding a motorcycle in Japan is also one of my dreams. As far as I know, Indonesian and international driving licenses aren’t valid in Japan.
After watching Mario Iroth’s video, I felt a glimmer of hope for Indonesians to be able to ride motorcycles in Japan. After watching that video, I watched almost all of his videos. It turns out he’s an overlander who’s traveled everywhere, traveling the world. Now he’s even riding a motorcycle in South America. Wow! It makes me want to know when I can follow in his footsteps? He’s only a little older than me, but he’s been everywhere! Just watch his motovlog below.
3. Uncle Stephen Langitan
Then, Uncle Stephen Langitan is also an Indonesian motovlogger who can be a role model and inspiration. He’s been riding a motorcycle from Jakarta to London for several months, alone. He’s also a solo rider, like me, riding everywhere by myself. XD. I really enjoy watching Uncle Stephen Langitan’s motovlogs. Besides the ones from his Jakarta-London ride, I also watch some of his older videos. What’s most interesting is that he likes to share tips for long-distance overland riding. So, it’s not just videos of his journeys.
He’s also a nice guy. I happened to ride with Uncle Stephen Langitan at the Pertamina Enduro 5,000 KM touring event from Sabang to Gresik last year. At that event, I learned a lot about long-distance touring. It was also my first time touring thousands of kilometers. Usually, the most I’ve done is a 500 KM tour from Denpasar to Blitar. Anyway, if you’re curious about Indonesian motovlogger Uncle Stephen Langitan, you can just watch the video below.
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That’s all for now, I haven’t found any more like them…
Oh, why are there so few? There aren’t that many Indonesian motovloggers who are also overlanders and enjoy long-distance touring from Indonesia. If possible, I’ll add one more. Meanwhile, I WANT TO PROMOTE some of my motovlogs. Hahaha! Subscribe, okay?
4. Fahmi Catperku ( :v )
If you compare them, I’m still really stupid. Indonesian Motovlogger would be a fool if that’s me. So, some of the travel motovlogs that I made are below. You can watch until the end, like, share and… what’s more, subscribe to my channel!
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Bonus: Besides Indonesian Motovloggers, Indonesian Overlanders, and Foreign Motovloggers That I Like to Watch!
They’re Indonesian overlanders who don’t ride motorcycles, but there are also foreign motovloggers whose motovlogs I often watch.
My Favorite Indonesian Overlanders. Not Indonesian Motovloggers, but their trips are awesome!
Is anyone there?
1. Hauwke Setjodiningrat
If I’m not mistaken, Uncle Hawke has been a fan of restoring old cars for a long time. He’s also traveled the world solo. My favorite video on his channel is below.
2. Xpedition Travelove (@helmiemi)
I first discovered this channel when Helmi was touring Kalimantan in an Isuzu. My favorite video is this one:
3. Road Trip Indonesia
They’re a married couple who traveled around Indonesia for several years in a Ford Everest. You can see their vlog below.
Overseas Motovlogger
The people below aren’t Indonesian motovloggers, but rather people who enjoy exploring overland by car, not motorcycle. I also enjoy driving long distances. But in Indonesia, I prefer riding a motorcycle. I often get stuck in traffic if I drive, and I can’t really explore the countryside.
1. Alex Cachoon
I know Alex Cachoon from the 360 selfie video that went viral everywhere, you know. But, because of that, I found out that he likes traveling around the world on motorbikes too. So I subscribed to the channel.
2. Rosie Gabrielle
This is a lady biker, or a female biker who rides a motorcycle alone in Pakistan. It’s absolutely crazy, riding a motorcycle all around Pakistan by herself. Last I saw in her vlog, she converted to Islam after touring Pakistan on a motorcycle. Check out the video here.
3. On Her Bike
This girl is a biker from Australia who is traveling around the world. Just watch the video here.
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So, above are some of my favorite Indonesian motovloggers, as well as a few additional adventurers whose vlogs I regularly watch for inspiration. Maybe you have something to add, or perhaps even feel inspired to travel overland around Indonesia or even the world?
