Meet Kale Makeham
I'm Kale Makeham, founder of MWMX. I won the Indonesian Supercross Championship in 2010 and the Under 19 Australian Supercross Championship in 2012, then raced for KTM, factory Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda. I retired at 24, rebuilt from 31 cents, and built MWMX to give back to the sport that made me.
“I was as hardcore a privateer as you could get. The night I won the championship I just turned up in a ute with a second hand bike in the back.”
Kale Makeham, ADB Magazine, October 2026
MWMX Journey
Family Legacy
Born in rural Victoria, Kale Makeham grew up immersed in a family of passionate motorcycle enthusiasts. The roots of MWMX trace back to the mid-20th century with Kale’s grandfather, Maurie, whose love for motorcycling ignited a legacy that inspired Kale’s father and, ultimately, Kale himself. Driven by this heritage, Kale founded MWMX with a heartfelt mission to make a lasting, positive impact on the sport of motorcycling.
The Spark Ignites
In 1998, Kale rode his first motorcycle, instantly falling in love with the sport. Over the next decade, he dedicated himself to competing in local and national competitions, with his family by his side, cheering him on. These experiences deepened his passion for motorcycling, setting the stage for his future endeavors.
Double Champion
In 2010, Kale won the Indonesian Supercross Championship. Two years later, riding as a privateer, he won the Under 19 Australian Supercross Championship. He turned up on the night in a ute with a second hand bike in the back and went home a national champion.
Racing for the Factories
KTM signed Kale after his title and he raced for them from 2012 to 2014. In 2015 he rode the RM-Z450 for the factory Suzuki team, then raced for Yamaha in 2016 and Honda in 2018. Shoulder injuries, a concussion and a torn Achilles ended his professional career at 24.
Starting Again
When racing ended, Kale had 31 cents to his name and slept in his van. He went to work in civil construction as a machinery operator and later launched a concreting business. His passion for motorcycling never left. Afternoons and weekends were spent coaching young riders at local tracks and clubs, nurturing the next generation of talent.
Full Commitment to Coaching
By 2020, Kale’s coaching endeavors had gained momentum, prompting him to close his concreting business and fully dedicate himself to Kale Makeham Coaching. He traveled across Australia, sharing his expertise at various clubs, and launched his first coaching website, marking the start of his online journey. During this time, Kale also initiated promotions, raffling off TTR110 motorcycles to support the Blue Tree Project charity, blending his passion with a commitment to giving back.
The Rise of MWMX
With coaching demand soaring and online engagement flourishing, Kale’s vision evolved into the MWMX brand. The launch of the MWMX App marked a significant milestone, accompanied by increasingly ambitious promotions. Today, MWMX boasts tens of thousands of users, hosts in-person events nearly every weekend, and has awarded over $1.9 million in prizes, with more than $50,000 donated to support Australian motorcycling, solidifying its impact on the sport. In October 2023, Kale also rode a dirt bike across the Murray River.
The Kite Bike
Kale built the Kite Bike, a dirt bike with a hang glider wing, and took it to the Murray River to fly it. The build and flights ran on The MWMX Show and were picked up around the world by Jalopnik, Visordown and Supercar Blondie.
Life After Racing
ADB Magazine told Kale’s story in its October 2026 feature, Life After Racing. Today MWMX runs the coaching app, the Marketplace, the Digital Garage, the parts store, the Privateer Fund, the Results Hub and some of Australia’s biggest dirt bike giveaways.
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Questions people ask
Who is Kale Makeham?
Kale Makeham is the founder of MWMX. He won the 2010 Indonesian Supercross Championship and the 2012 Under 19 Australian Supercross Championship, and raced for KTM, Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda. He lives in Echuca, Victoria.
What is MWMX?
Australia's dirt bike platform: a coaching app, parts store, bike Marketplace, Digital Garage, Privateer Fund and giveaways.
Did Kale Makeham fly a motorbike?
Yes. In 2024 he built the Kite Bike, a dirt bike with a hang glider wing, and tried to fly it across the Murray River.
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