I would say probably not at first but after you have some experience and know what you like and what you dislike you probably would a little. The main difference in that small price difference is usually a better graphics package and slightly upgraded components that work basically the same. If this is your first bike I would recommend the cheaper version to start then as you learn what you really want from your bike sell it and buy an upgraded one that has all your desires. You may not realize it yet but you WILL be buying more bikes in the not so distant future !!