Introduced in 1997, the Daytona T595 was a departure from the prototypical Triumph aesthetic. Since reintroducing the Triumph lineup to the marketplace in 1990, Triumph had been building motorcycles that all revolved around the same basic chassis design, with modular components that were assembled to create the different model and power options. The Daytona isn't this, which was a big departure from Triumph's motorcycle past.

While the T595 did sell well — notably in the United Kingdom where the brand originates — it never matched the performance standards or sales of competitors' ranges within the sporting motorcycle sector. One problem Triumph seemingly faced was the fact that the internal naming convention was held over in the final design, leading to confusion over the engine size (a 595cc bike versus the 955cc reality). 

This early Daytona model only remained in production for a few years before being replaced by a newer offering, but it still made itself known in the motorcycle world for a short time. The bike's 955cc engine was a four stroke, three cylinder affair that produced 130 horsepower and 73.8 foot-pounds of torque. Paired with a six-speed transmission, the bike weighed 424.6 pounds dry and 471.7 pounds wet. 

Producing a top speed of 157.8 miles per hour, the Daytona T595 marks a turning point in the contemporary life of the Triumph motorcycle brand itself, despite flying under the radar.