Adrenaline addict with a passion for speed? Have we got a bike for you.

Here are four superb new motorbikes, three of which are fully electric.

Off-roaders, retro designs and bikes of the future are all taken for a ride.

One of them is at first only going be rolled out in beta form to TEN buyers to be tested to ensure future models are roadworthy.

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

Honda’s top dog is aimed squarely at adrenaline addicts with a passion for speed. The previous iteration was fast enough to make you question the laws of physics but with this, there are key improvements that offer even more performance.

At its heart is a 1,000cc inline four-cylinder engine that Honda says is now more responsive at any speed thanks to improved mid-range torque and shorter gearing. But you’ll be doing illegal speeds, even in first gear, before the engine has even cleared its throat.

Find a track, give it a wrist-full and you’ll feel the full force of 215hp at a dizzying 14,500rpm.

Keeping its speed under manners is a suite of fancy new electronic gadgetry, including a launch control system and a six-axis Inertial Measuring Unit for added safety.

The bike’s systems are also less intrusive, giving the rider more trust before they intervene. £23,499, honda.co.uk

Can-Am Origin/Pulse

Can-Am, best known for its mad dune buggies, is set to make a return to the motorcycle market with a couple of futuristic-looking electric models.

The Origin is designed to allow both on- and off-road riding, while the more urban-orientated Pulse is better suited to commuters.

Both should appeal to those with a sense of style, thanks to their striking designs featuring bright accents and stout bodywork.

The size and range of their battery packs is still to be confirmed. Expect both to go on sale in 2024.

Arc Vector Angel Edition

The Arc Vector seems to have been in development for ever but deliveries are finally set for next month.

One small caveat, though: it’s offering the bike in the form of the Angel Edition to only ten customers.

These ten will be enrolled into Arc’s testing and development programme to ensure future Arc models are ‘ready for the open road’.

At the core of the Vector Angel Edition is a 127bhp electric motor, which should lend eye-watering performance. But there’s more to this bike than mere speed.

The Vector will have a wi-fi-enabled helmet called the Zenith, which doubles as the key, boasts voice-activated features and includes a video feed from the bike’s rear-facing camera, so you can see the Ferraris you’ve left for dead behind you.

The bike also comes with a jacket that provides haptic feedback, including the ability to tap you on the shoulder to alert you of impending danger. From £110,000, arcvehicle.com

Maeving RM1

The RM1 might be the trendiest commuter motorbike in the game. Made by Coventry-based Maeving, it’s a ludicrously good-looking thing with a retro-modern design that’s sure to get tongues wagging.

The RM1 is fully electric, using a 5.9bhp 110cc equivalent electric motor. At 45mph, top speed isn’t staggering but a healthy 160Nm of torque means it’s punchy away from the lights, while its low weight helps with manoeuvrability, so you’ll be carving through traffic easily.

Maeving makes a restricted model that can be ridden at age 16 with a CBT. It has a clever removable battery mounted low in the chassis, which you can charge from an ordinary plug at home or at the office.

A secondary battery is available as an option and can be housed in the tank space ahead of the seat (the space doubles as storage with a USB charge port when not in use). Expect an 80-mile range with both batteries in use. £4,995, maeving.com

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