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MOZA R12 V2 or MOZA R9 V1: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V2 and MOZA R9 V1 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
MOZA R12 V2 replaces MOZA R9 V1: the difference is Torque (12 Nm vs 9 Nm). Buying today, pick MOZA R12 V2; MOZA R9 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 21 bits | 15 bits |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Material | Aviation-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 + front-mount (added in V2) | Bottom mount + optional side bracket |
| Price | 419 € | — |
| Price per Nm | 34.9 €/Nm | — |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | — |
| Max rotation | 2700° | — |
| Power | — | 180 W |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | — |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting | — |
| Cooling | Carbon-fibre-wrapped rotor + intelligent temperature control | — |
MOZA 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.
MOZA R12 V2MOZA 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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