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MOZA R5 or MOZA R9 V1: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R5 and MOZA R9 V1 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
MOZA R5 replaces MOZA R9 V1: the difference is Torque (5.5 Nm vs 9 Nm). Buying today, pick MOZA R5; MOZA R9 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 5.5 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 15 bits |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Material | Aviation-grade aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 12V DC | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | 174 × 157 × 124 | ≈240 × 157 × 124 (same chassis as the R9 V3) |
| Price | 399 € | — |
| Price per Nm | 72.5 €/Nm | — |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | — |
| Motor | — | Direct Drive |
| Max rotation | 2700° | — |
| Power | — | 180 W |
| Weight | 3,45 kg | — |
| Quick Release | — | Wireless only (no wired data pin) |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting | — |
| Mounting | — | Bottom mount + optional side bracket |
MOZA R5
The R5 is MOZA’s premium entry base: 5.5 Nm of direct torque in a compact aviation-grade aluminium chassis, for those wanting a bit more force than the R3 without jumping to a big base. It is usually sold bundled with the ES wheel and SR-P Lite pedals, making it a complete starter kit. It runs a 15-bit magnetic encoder (32,768 PPR) and 1000 Hz USB refresh, and its size makes it ideal for desk setups. In Automobilista 2 it works well in touring cars, classics and light formulas; in GT3 or high-load categories the torque feels tight, but it is a solid, upgradeable starting point.
MOZA R5MOZA 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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