We popped into Zeemans to meet the team and what they have to offer. Our dealer visit turned out to be quite the experience where our professionalism flew out the window and things turned into a fun jol full of laughter and jokes. Zeemans is your Dealer in the South of Jhb for Suzuki and Honda and it’s very much a passionate family affair.
They have a good variety of both new and used bikes to choose from. All the used bikes get service and detail before making it to the showroom floor. Used bikes range from 125cc all the way to 1300cc. They trade in as well as buy in all brands and models, as long as it runs and has the correct paperwork.
Zeemans Motorcycles in Boundary Road, Oakdene is believed to be the oldest single family owned motorcycle dealer in South Africa.
Their doors opened to the public 80 years ago with Laurie Zeeman and Clarrie Hurst at the helm. Back then, the dealership in downtown Joburg was called Zeemans Hurst Motors.
Laurie handed the dealership over to his son Keith in the late 70’s and that’s when they got the Suzuki agency and changed the name to Zeemans Suzuki. Keith Zeeman is a very well known racing name on the SA circuit.
Keith’s son Brad Zeeman has with his wife by his side as his second in command. After many years of hard work to make the dealership his own he has now been running the show since 2015 and have made some massive changes to the dealership we know today as Zeemans Suzuki and Honda Wing Glen.
Zeemans has been the number one Suzuki Dealer when it comes to Parts sales for a few years running and a top contender in sales nation wide and aims to claim those same titles for their Honda franchise.
The shop boasts a fully equipped workshop that will cater for all motorcyclist’s needs.
They also offer in house detailing, meaning you can book your bike in for a proper deep clean, valet and polish and bring its sparkle out again.
John Faasen is the Foreman and Head Technician with his 27 years experience on the bench. John has been with Zeemans for 12 years, so you know you pride and joy is in good hands.
Did we mention that all makes and models are welcome in the workshop? They are approved by all the main insurance companies and can handle everything from a simple puncture repair, to a service or a complete engine rebuild or accident rebuild. If you have the time and deep enough pockets they will even take on restoration project….. within reason of course.
The dealership has a well stocked accessories department, helmets, top boxes, panniers, gloves, boots, jackets, tyres, tank pads, grips, oils, bike stands, tyre changers and much more from all the well known brands.
Zeemans also supports local racing and are a well known presence at the Zwartkops Brunch Run. They sponsor two of the Hooligan MX Team riders #187 Ty Taylor the reigning Masters champion in the Inland MX Championship and his Teammate #746 Adriano Catalano who can be seen at most of the MX events taking place in South Africa. Both riders have been sponsored brand new Honda CRF450 machines byt he the dealership.
The very talented #711 Tristan Swart is also part of the Zeemans team, Tristan races in the SASCS in the 150 Junior Cup.
Experience does count and with all of Zeemans racing history they have lots of that.
Give them a shout! 072 197 0127.
