Does the Discover 100T’s monoshock rear suspension actually do anything?

Where it really shone was in its rear end, which used a monoshock suspension; something very uncommon in the 100cc segment at the time. Bajaj said that this offered better ride quality and handling than traditional dual shock absorbers. But opinions on how well it works appear to differ among riders. There are those who praise the enhancement in comfort and stability, particularly on rough roads, and others who claim there’s little to no difference in real world conditions. People also debate whether or not the monoshock setup added too much complexity and possible long term maintenance issues to what was otherwise a solid commuter bike.