The Discover 125 ST was launched with drum brakes front and rear as was standard for its segment at the time. But some riders and reviewers complained that Bajaj did not offer a front disc brake option, and considering the bike's 'sports tourer' positioning. This resulted in debates about the small displacement motorcycle bike not having disc brakes, with some questioning whether disc brakes on the bike would have presented Discover 125 STs a real choice in terms of appeal and safety. While some argue that drum brakes are good enough for a 125cc bike and that they keep costs down, others maintain that any bike that market itself as sporty should have a front disc brake as standard. It also discusses whether it would have helped the Discover 125 ST compete better in the market in which it was launched, by adding a disc brake option. Was the lack of a disc brake option a deal breaker for riders, or is it not really necessary on a bike of this class?