Direct Drive bases · MOZA Racing vs SIMAGIC
MOZA R12 V2 or SIMAGIC Alpha Mini: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V2 and SIMAGIC Alpha Mini 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, SIMAGIC Alpha Mini has 10 Nm.
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| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 10 Nm |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 21 bits | 18 bits |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | 6,35 kg |
| Material | Aviation-grade aluminium | Aluminium alloy + carbon fibre |
| Quick Release | Supported | SIMAGIC Quick Release (optional) |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | Wireless power supply technology |
| Dimensions | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 | 259.5 × 110 × 110 |
| Price | 419 € | — |
| Price per Nm | 34.9 €/Nm | — |
| Max rotation | 2700° | — |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | — |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting | — |
| Processor | — | 200 MHz |
| Cooling | Carbon-fibre-wrapped rotor + intelligent temperature control | — |
| Mounting | 4 bottom bolts + front-mount (added in V2) | — |
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 V2SIMAGIC Alpha Mini
Compact 10 Nm Direct Drive base, successor to the M10. Custom 5-pole servo motor and high-resolution encoder in an aluminium + carbon body; a strong entry point into Direct Drive.
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