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MOZA R12 V1 or MOZA R12 V2: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V1 and MOZA R12 V2 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
MOZA R12 V2 replaces MOZA R12 V1: the difference is Encoder (21-bit vs 15-bit). Buying today, pick MOZA R12 V2; MOZA R12 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 12 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 21 bits |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | 7,5 kg |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | Supported | Supported |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 |
| Mounting | 4 bottom bolts (no front-mount) | 4 bottom bolts + front-mount (added in V2) |
| Price | — | 419 € |
| Price per Nm | — | 34.9 €/Nm |
| Platform | — | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Max rotation | — | 2700° |
| Power | 216 W | — |
| Ports | — | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Cooling | — | Carbon-fibre-wrapped rotor + intelligent temperature control |
MOZA R12 V1
First generation of the R12, the 12 Nm base offering a clear torque step over the R9 while staying manageable in size. It runs a slanted-pole 216 W servo motor, a 15-bit encoder (32,768 PPR) and an aerospace-grade aluminium chassis, with NextGen 4.0 support and iRacing at 360 Hz. It was replaced by the R12 V2, which improved thermal management and the encoder. In AMS2 it already had plenty of torque for GT3 and endurance.
MOZA R12 V1MOZA R12 V2
For many, the R12 V2 is the sweet spot of MOZA’s line-up: 12 Nm of direct torque with a 21-bit encoder and a carbon-fibre rotor that improves heat dissipation, plus front mounting and a more refined FFB than the first version. Its 216 W servo motor and aerospace-grade aluminium chassis give a strong, consistent response session after session. It is powerful enough to convey grip with authority in GT3, prototypes and endurance, without the size of the 21-25 Nm bases. In Automobilista 2 it is one of the most recommendable bases for serious use in virtually any class.
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