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MOZA R12 V1 or Simucube 2 Sport: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V1 and Simucube 2 Sport with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
Simucube 2 Sport replaces MOZA R12 V1: the difference is Torque (17 Nm vs 12 Nm). Buying today, pick Simucube 2 Sport; MOZA R12 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 17 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 22 bits |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium | Aluminium |
| Quick Release | Supported | SQR (pin included) |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | 280 W |
| Price | — | 989.99 € |
| Price per Nm | — | 58.2 €/Nm |
| Power | 216 W | — |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | — |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | — |
| Connectivity | — | USB + wireless wheel |
| Dimensions | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 | — |
| Mounting | 4 bottom bolts (no front-mount) | — |
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 V1Simucube 2 Sport
The entry into the premium Simucube 2 range: 17 Nm of Direct Drive with a 22-bit absolute encoder, ultra-low-ripple motor and the zero-backlash SQR quick release. Wireless-wheel ready.
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