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Asetek La Prima or MOZA R9 V1: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of Asetek La Prima and MOZA R9 V1 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
Asetek La Prima replaces MOZA R9 V1: the difference is Torque (12 Nm vs 9 Nm). Buying today, pick Asetek La Prima; MOZA R9 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 22 bits | 15 bits |
| Material | Aluminium and steel | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | Zero-play quick release (cable-free, data+power) | Wireless only (no wired data pin) |
| Power | — | 180 W |
| USB rate | — | 1000 Hz |
| Connectivity | USB | — |
| Power input | — | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | — | ≈240 × 157 × 124 (same chassis as the R9 V3) |
| Mounting | — | Bottom mount + optional side bracket |
Asetek La Prima
The entry to Asetek's premium range: 12 Nm of Direct Drive with a 22-bit encoder (~4,000,000 steps/rev), all-aluminium-and-steel build and the zero-play, cable-free Quick Release with integrated power and data.
Asetek La PrimaMOZA R9 V1
First generation of the popular 9 Nm R9. It shares the aviation-grade aluminium chassis and 180 W servo motor of the later versions, but its Quick Release was wireless-only, without the wired data pin introduced with the V2. It was one of the bases that established MOZA in the mid range. It was replaced by the R9 V2; today it is only of historical or second-hand interest.
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