[7] This gives the frame's diagonal stiffeners their distinctive triangular vee section, rather than the usual round-section tube.

Options include front and rear suspension, handlebars, bodywork, fuel tank size, exhaust, wheels, seat, footrests, colors and finishes.

[9][4] Roland Brown, writing in The Daily Telegraph, concludes that the Ace is a "dramatically styled, cleverly engineered and enjoyably powerful V4 roadster that returns the renowned Ariel marque to motorcycling in impressive fashion".

[10] Gizmag and Jalopnik both noted the unique customization options available to create a cruiser, fully faired sportbike, or naked bike around a common frame and powertrain; the latter publication called it an "adult Lego set".

[10][9] A review in Road & Track compared the design to that of the Atom sports car, calling it "purposeful" but "not particularly pretty".