Dayton-area motorcycle shop expanding

After losing nearly everything in a fire six years ago in Phillipsburg, KRW Cycles is expanding to a new location in Clayton.

The motorcycle and bicycle sales and repair business is relocating from its location in the 7600 block of North Main to 8500 N. Main St., in Clayton. The building was formerly occupied by Marlyn Jewelers and BRD House.

Owner Kirk Bataille said the move gives the business a larger showroom and location closer to Interstate 70.

The family-owned business started as an auto repair company in 1963 and in 1978 started selling motorcycles and parts accessories. The business has four employees.

The company sells KTM brand motorcycles, which are popular with dirt bike racers.

In September 2010, a fire destroyed KRW Cycles location in Phillipsburg on Ohio 49. More than 100 antique motorcycles were damaged beyond repair.

Bataille said Clayton and Montgomery County officials were helpful in his expansion.

“We wanted to stay in Clayton and there are a lot of obtacles in moving a small business. I can’t thank them enough for the help they have given us.” Bataille said.

The business will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday with city officials.