Moza · wheel base · 2025
Moza R12 V2 (12 Nm)
12 Nm direct-drive base with a 21-bit encoder, aimed at a first serious PC rig
The second revision of Moza's 12 Nm base, around $400 for the base alone. It matches the Fanatec ClubSport DD for torque at roughly half the price, in exchange for PC-first platform support.
AI rating
- Force feedback detail
- 8
- Strength
- 8
- Smoothness
- 8
- Ecosystem
- 7
- Quietness
- 8
- Value
- 10
Who it suits
- First rig
- 6
- Console racing
- 3
- Competitive racing
- 9
- Small rooms
- 6
- Tight budgets
- 9
- Enthusiasts
- 7
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
- 12 Nm for around $400, one of the best torque-per-dollar bases on PC
- Enough headroom for any car without clipping at full strength
- Takes every Moza rim, plus third-party rims with a compatible quick-release adapter
- Needs a rigid cockpit; clamping 12 Nm to a desk is marginal
- No PlayStation; Xbox only with the ESX rim
- Base only, with no rim or pedals
Watch out: Plan for a rigid aluminum-profile cockpit: at full strength a 12 Nm base twists a light wheel stand.
What it feels like
- Strength
- Detail
- Smoothness
- Noise
- Heat
Strong enough to load up through fast corners without feeling like a workout.
Fine texture and kerb detail come through cleanly.
The fan is audible but quiet next to the game audio.
Like going from a bicycle with a loose chain to a well-tuned road bike: every road surface reaches your hands.
What the R12 V2 works with
- Works on Xbox Series and PC. On Xbox it needs an Xbox-licensed wheel.
- Sold as a base only: you also need a wheel and pedals.
- Wheels attach with the Moza quick release.
- Pedals plug into the base, which is what lets them work on console.
Wheels that fit the Moza R12 V2 (12 Nm)
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moza GS V2P Steering WheelNot Xbox-licensed | PS5XboxPC | 79 |
| Moza KS Steering WheelNot Xbox-licensed | PS5XboxPC | 77 |
| Moza CS V2P Steering WheelNot Xbox-licensed | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Moza ESX Steering Wheel (Xbox-licensed) | PS5XboxPC | 70 |
Pedals that plug into it
These connect through the base's pedal port, so they work on every platform the base supports.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moza CRP2 Load Cell Pedals (Throttle + Brake)Plugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
USB pedals that work with it on PC
These run beside the base over USB. They don't work on console.
- Heusinkveld Ultimate+ (3-pedal) · USB to the PC88
- Asetek Invicta Pedals (2-pedal, hydraulic) · USB to the PC84
- Heusinkveld Sprint (3-pedal) · USB to the PC84
- Simagic P1000 (3-pedal) · USB to the PC80
- Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals · USB to the PC80
- Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 · USB to the PC79
- Asetek Forte Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC79
- Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals · USB to the PC77
- Fanatec CSL Pedals with Load Cell Kit · USB to the PC76
- Logitech G RS Pedals · USB to the PC76
- Asetek La Prima Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC74
- Fanatec CSL Pedals · USB to the PC60
Shifters and handbrakes
Plugged into the base where noted; the rest connect to a PC by USB.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Heusinkveld Sim Shifter SequentialUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Simagic DS-8X ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 80 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 78 |
| Thrustmaster TH8A ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Moza SGP Sequential ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 74 |
| Moza HGP H-Pattern ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 71 |
| Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-OnUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
| Heusinkveld Sim HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
| Simagic TB-1 HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Moza HBP HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
Cockpits and stands
With 12 Nm of torque, a frame rated below that flexes and one rated far below it shakes.
Tech facts
| Drive type | Direct |
|---|---|
| Torque | 12 Nm |
| Wheel included | No |
| Pedals included | No |
| Mounting | Desk clamp or bolted to a rig |
| Power supply | External, 110–220V AC in, 36V DC out |
| Power draw | 216 W |
| Wall plug | Standard US mains plug (supply accepts 110–220V) |
| Outlets needed | 1 |
| Connection | USB; ports for pedals, dash, shifter, handbrake, E-stop |
| Force feedback rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Encoder | 21-bit |
| Software | Moza Pit House |
| Safety | E-stop port; hands-off protection |
| Quick release | Moza quick release |
| Size (W × D × H) | 6 × 9 × 6 in (16 × 24 × 16 cm) |
| Weight | 12 lb (5.5 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Released | 2025 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The R12 V2 is Moza's mid-tier direct-drive base. It has 12 Nm of peak torque, a 21-bit encoder and an external 36 V supply that runs from US mains. Compared with belt or gear wheels, a base like this gives finer detail and a more immediate feel through the rim. 12 Nm is plenty for most GT and road cars. Few drivers will use all of it before the wheel clips. It is a sensible step up if you're leaving a Logitech or Thrustmaster entry wheel behind.
The base ships without a rim or pedals, so budget for both. Moza's ecosystem has several rims, a pedal port on the base and Pit House software. The base weighs about 7.5 kg and uses a standard 4-hole mount, with V2 front-mounting points reported by retailers. It needs a solid cockpit or a sturdy desk clamp.
Treat console support with caution. Moza's own product page lists the base as PC only, and Moza does not support PlayStation. Confirm Xbox compatibility with Moza support before buying for a console. The $399 sale price is $70 below the $469 list price, so the price may change.
Questions buyers ask
Does the R12 V2 come with a wheel rim or pedals?
No. It's the base only. You need a Moza rim (it uses Moza's quick release) and pedals, which plug into the base's pedal port.
Will it work on Xbox or PlayStation?
Moza's US product page lists it as PC only. No Moza product supports PlayStation. Moza says some products work on Xbox with its licensed ESX rim, so confirm this base with Moza support first.
What do I need to mount it?
A rigid cockpit or desk clamp. It uses a standard 4-hole bottom mount, and retailers report V2 front-mount points. It weighs about 7.5 kg and needs a wall outlet for its external power supply.