Yeah, for a beginning rider, it would be. But hey, look at it this way - you can get a good bike for your budget, and it will be one that is safer and easier for you to learn on. In that time, you can save up a bit more and once you've got some miles (and understanding!) under your belt, you can move up to the Triple.
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