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MOZA R12 V2 or MOZA R9 V2: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V2 and MOZA R9 V2 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
Both are still on sale and differ in Torque: MOZA R12 V2 has 12 Nm, MOZA R9 V2 has 9 Nm.
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| Price | 419 € | 279 € |
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Price per Nm | 34.9 €/Nm | 31.0 €/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 | QR with added wired connection (supports both wireless AND wired wheels) |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| 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 |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | — |
| Max rotation | 2700° | — |
| Power | — | 180 W |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | — |
| 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 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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