Direct Drive bases · MOZA Racing vs SIMAGIC
MOZA R9 V2 or SIMAGIC Alpha: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R9 V2 and SIMAGIC Alpha 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 R9 V2 has 9 Nm, SIMAGIC Alpha has 15 Nm.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 9 Nm | 15 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 18 bits |
| Material | Aviation-grade aluminium | Aluminium alloy + carbon fibre |
| Quick Release | QR with added wired connection (supports both wireless AND wired wheels) | SIMAGIC Quick Release (optional) |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | Wireless power supply technology |
| Dimensions | ≈240 × 157 × 124 (same chassis as the R9 V3) | 281 × 110 × 110 |
| Price | 279 € | — |
| Price per Nm | 31.0 €/Nm | — |
| Platform | — | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Power | 180 W | — |
| Weight | — | 7,9 kg |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | — |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting | — |
| Processor | — | 200 MHz · 40 kHz response |
| Mounting | Bottom mount + optional side bracket | — |
MOZA 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.
MOZA R9 V2SIMAGIC Alpha
15 Nm Direct Drive base with a custom 5-pole servo motor, 262144 ppr encoder and a 200 MHz processor with 40 kHz response. Aluminium + carbon construction.
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