Direct Drive bases · MOZA Racing
MOZA R5 or MOZA R9 V3: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R5 and MOZA R9 V3 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 R5 has 5.5 Nm, MOZA R9 V3 has 9 Nm.
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|---|---|---|
| Price | 399 € | 319 € |
| Peak torque | 5.5 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Price per Nm | 72.5 €/Nm | 35.4 €/Nm |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 21 bits |
| Max rotation | 2700° | 2700° |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Material | Aviation-grade aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 12V DC | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | 174 × 157 × 124 | 240 × 157 × 124 |
| Motor | — | Direct Drive |
| Weight | 3,45 kg | — |
| Quick Release | — | MOZA Quick Release |
| Processor | — | 280 MHz |
| Cooling | — | Temperature monitoring + active cooling |
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 V3
The R9 V3 is the most recent iteration of MOZA’s 9 Nm base. It keeps the torque, 180 W power and compact form factor, but raises the encoder to 21-bit (2,097,152 PPR) for an even finer position signal, and combines wireless and wired connection in the Quick Release. It is one of the most balanced lower-mid-range bases on the market: notable FFB detail, aviation-grade aluminium build and modest consumption. In Automobilista 2 it is a highly recommendable choice for GT3/GT4, touring cars and single-seaters, comfortably covering most drivers who aren’t after the extreme torque of top-tier bases.
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