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I'm concerned about "fitting" a new K8 750. I'm 5'07" and weigh about 200 lbs. (No. I'm not fat. I just spend more time in the gym than usual) Will weight be a factor in choosing the 750 over the 1k? I currently ride a 03 FZ1 with a few mods but I'm looking for corner carving ability with speed 'to boot! The GSXR 750 seems like the total package. I've read nothing but good stuff about them over the years and have been looking at the K8.  

An 08 GSXR 750 will have no problem moving your 200 lbs. My "little" R6 has no problem moving my 195 lbs. (Yes. I'm fat, I don't get to the gym as much as I should). Ideally, the lighter the weight the bike has to move the faster the acceleration and top speed. But, IMHO, I don't believe we are at a skill level to notice our own weight as a difference. I share your passion for the 750, it is the total package. Good luck.  

No modern repliracer no matter the the displacement is going to notice your weight at all. Of course every bit of weight contributes to the power to weight ratio and has an effect on rate of acceleration and top speed.

I have three bikes from a 675cc, a 1050cc and a 1352cc and it goes without saying that the larger the displacement the faster, more torque and more mental the bike but none has any problem with my weight and I'm 6'-4" and about 280LBS with gear (just like you..all muscle ).

Regardless of displacement every one of those bikes are more than anyone 'needs' on the street, even if you want to ride mental. I fully expect you will have not one issue with the GSXR-750, and if you ride on the street I'd wager you will have more fun and gain more skill on that bike than you will with the 1000.

With the liter bikes, riding is more an exercise of restraint- you will have few sensible moments when you can twist the throttle fully open or not having a high degree of focus on delicate throttle control and if that is what you end up doing everytime you ride a liter bike where are you having fun and improving your riding skills? Most 1000's are wasted on the riders if you never see a track and even then 600's are a better tool to help you become a better rider.

If you are a skilled, sensible and decent enough rider then a 1000 might make sense for you, but I suspect if you considered yourself expert enough you might not have posed your inquiry.

good luck, be safe out there  

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