Asetek SimSports · set of pedals · 2021
Asetek Invicta Pedals (2-pedal, hydraulic)
Hydraulic-brake pedals with a two-stage, race-car feel, built for serious upgrades
Asetek's flagship pedals with a real hydraulic brake cylinder for a car-like, pressure-based feel. One of the more affordable routes to hydraulic braking.
AI rating
- Brake feel
- 9
- Consistency
- 9
- Adjustability
- 8
- Build quality
- 9
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 3
- Console racing
- 0
- Competitive racing
- 9
- Small rooms
- 5
- Tight budgets
- 5
- Enthusiasts
- 8
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- Hydraulic brake system gives a natural, progressive feel
- Cheaper than most hydraulic competitors
- High build quality and long service life
- Clutch sold separately
- Needs a stiff pedal deck to feel right
Watch out: Mount on a rigid aluminum pedal plate; flex in a tube rig wastes the hydraulic feel. USB, PC only.
What it feels like
- Stiffness
- Progression
- Damping
- Travel
- Noise
The brake starts softer, then hits a firm second stage like a real car.
Pressure builds smoothly, so holding trail braking is easy once set up.
You'll feel a flexing frame before you feel any flex in the pedals.
Like pressing a real car's brake, with a soft start and then a firm wall.
What the Invicta Pedals works with
- Connects to a PC by USB. It doesn't work on PS5 or Xbox.
- On PC it works next to any wheel base.
Wheel bases it plugs into
None: it only connects by USB.
Tech facts
| Pedals | 2 |
|---|---|
| Brake sensor | Hydraulic |
| Connection | USB |
| Max brake force | 200 kg (441 lb) |
| Software | Asetek SimSports software |
| Size (W × D × H) | 10 × 14 × 11 in (26 × 36 × 28 cm) |
| Weight | 18 lb (8 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum and steel |
| Released | 2021 |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The Invicta is Asetek's premium two-pedal set (brake and throttle), and the brake is the reason to buy it. A hydraulic system gives a two-stage feel: a softer first part of the stroke, then a firm wall. That makes trail braking easier to learn and repeat than with a typical spring-and-rubber pedal. Asetek lists the brake arm as rated for 200 kg of force. The current T.H.O.R.P. II revision adds more adjustability and longer travel, and Asetek also sells an S-Series version with wider pedal spacing.
For a first rig it is a big spend. Its price is about the same as a decent wheelbase. If your budget is limited, a load-cell pedal set at a lower price will help your lap times nearly as much. It makes more sense if you already have a rigid cockpit or plan to keep the pedals for years. A flexible wheel-stand frame will waste what the pedals can do. A clutch is a separate add-on for around $209. Check which USB model and revision you are ordering before you buy.
Questions buyers ask
Do the Invicta pedals work with PC, PlayStation and Xbox?
They connect by USB and are mainly a PC product. Console support isn't something I could confirm, so check Asetek's compatibility notes before buying for console.
Can I add a clutch later?
Yes. Asetek sells an Invicta clutch pedal as an add-on. It was listed at about $209 ex-VAT in the search results I found.
What is the difference between the standard and S-Series Invicta?
The S-Series has a separated layout. Asetek says it adjusts to up to 400 mm of pedal spacing. Both versions use a hydraulic brake. Check whether the current T.H.O.R.P. II revision is the one being sold.