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MOZA R12 V1 or MOZA R9 V2: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V1 and MOZA R9 V2 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
MOZA R9 V2 replaces MOZA R12 V1: the difference is Torque (9 Nm vs 12 Nm). Buying today, pick MOZA R9 V2; MOZA R12 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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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 | QR with added wired connection (supports both wireless AND wired wheels) |
| 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 |
| Price | — | 279 € |
| Price per Nm | — | 31.0 €/Nm |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | — |
| Ports | — | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
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 V2
The R9 V2 refined the successful 9 Nm base by adding a wired data pin to the Quick Release —so it accepts both wireless and wired wheels— and a rear panel with extra ports for pedals and handbrake. It keeps the 180 W servo motor, aviation-grade aluminium chassis and 1000 Hz USB refresh, with a 15-bit encoder. It is still sold as an affordable, balanced 9 Nm option. In Automobilista 2 it is a very versatile base for GT, touring cars and mid-range single-seaters, with plenty of torque for most classes except the most demanding.
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