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MOZA R12 V1 or MOZA R9 V1: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V1 and MOZA R9 V1 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 15 bits |
| Power | 216 W | 180 W |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | Supported | Wireless only (no wired data pin) |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 | ≈240 × 157 × 124 (same chassis as the R9 V3) |
| Mounting | 4 bottom bolts (no front-mount) | Bottom mount + optional side bracket |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | — |
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 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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