Moza Racing Review: R5 vs. R9 V3 vs. R16 Ultra vs. R21 Ultra (2026)

Moza by the Numbers

• 2 of 6: the number of current Moza wheelbases (R3 and R5) that are sold exclusively as bundles -- you cannot buy either as a bare base the way you can with the R9 V3 and up, per Moza's own store listings.
• 3.9 Nm to 25 Nm: the full torque spread across Moza's current six-model lineup, from the entry R3 to the range-topping R25 Ultra.
• $299: the price of the R9 V3, Moza's cheapest standalone (non-bundled) wheelbase and the best torque-per-dollar entry point in the lineup.
• 1 of 6: the number of current Moza wheelbases (the R3) that officially supports Xbox consoles alongside PC -- every other model, R5 through R25 Ultra, is PC-only.
• 2021: the year Moza launched the original R16 and R21, both since replaced by "Ultra" revisions that keep the same torque rating and the same model number.

Moza Wheelbase Lineup: Full Comparison

Prices and torque figures reflect Moza's current US store listings and retailer pricing; bundle contents and regional pricing can shift, so check the live listing before buying. Moza itself frames the split simply: gamers should look toward the R12 V2, and racers chasing maximum force feedback should look to the R21 Ultra and R25 Ultra.

The Naming Trap: Not Every Model Number Buys You the Same Thing

Line up Moza's six wheelbases by price and it looks like a clean ladder: more money, more Nm. But the R3 and R5 break that comparison before it starts. Neither is sold as a bare wheelbase -- Moza bundles the R3 with its SR-P Lite pedals and a wheel for Xbox and PC, and bundles the R5 with the ES wheel, SR-P Lite pedals, and a table clamp for PC. That's genuinely useful if you own nothing yet, but it also means the R5's ~$379 price tag already includes hardware that an R9 V3 buyer has to source and pay for separately. Compare the R5 and R9 V3 purely on torque-per-dollar without accounting for that, and the R9 V3 looks like the obviously smarter buy -- which it is, but only for someone who already owns a wheel and pedals to attach it to.

The second naming wrinkle sits higher up the lineup. Moza launched the original R16 and R21 back in 2021, then later replaced both with "Ultra" revisions that kept the same torque rating and the same core model number. The hardware inside changed, but the number on the box didn't move, so older non-Ultra R16 and R21 units still surface at some retailers clearing out legacy stock -- occasionally at a discount that makes them look like a bargain next to the current Ultra version. Checking for the word "Ultra" in the listing is the fastest way to confirm you're buying Moza's current hardware rather than a 2021-era holdover.

Which Moza Wheelbase Should You Actually Buy?

If you own a steering wheel and pedals already, the R9 V3 at $299 is the best torque-per-dollar entry point in the current lineup -- there's no bundled hardware inflating the price. If you're starting from zero and want a single-box PC setup, the R5 bundle gets you a wheel, pedals and a clamp alongside a genuine 5.5 Nm direct-drive base, which is a real step up from belt-driven starter wheels even if the per-Nm math looks worse on paper. Console racers on Xbox should default to the R3, since it's the only Moza base with official Xbox support. For serious F1 sim setups, the R16 Ultra or R21 Ultra match what most of our F1 sim racing wheel guide picks are built around -- just confirm the listing says "Ultra" before you buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Moza R5 a good wheelbase for F1 sims?

Yes, 5.5 Nm is enough direct-drive force feedback to feel curbs, kerbs and tyre scrub in F1 sims, and it's a real step up from belt or gear-driven wheels at a similar price. The catch is that Moza only sells the R5 as a bundle with the ES wheel, SR-P Lite pedals and a table clamp included -- you can't buy the bare base alone like you can with the R9 V3 or R12 V2.

What's the difference between Moza R16 and R16 Ultra?

The plain "R16" was Moza's original 16 Nm base, launched alongside the R21 in 2021. Moza later replaced both with updated "Ultra" versions -- R16 Ultra and R21 Ultra -- that share the same torque rating but revise the internal hardware. Older non-Ultra R16/R21 listings still turn up at some retailers clearing out old stock, so check for the "Ultra" suffix before assuming you're buying current hardware.

Which Moza wheelbase is the best value for the price?

The R9 V3 at $299 is Moza's best torque-per-dollar entry point among the standalone bases, since it's a bare 9 Nm wheelbase with no bundled wheel or pedals pushing the price up. If you want a complete beginner package instead, the R3 or R5 bundles cost more per Nm but include a wheel, pedals and table clamp.

Does Moza work with PS5 or Xbox?

Only the entry-level R3 bundle officially supports Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One alongside PC, per Moza's own product listing. The R5 and every base from R9 V3 up through the R25 Ultra are PC-only, so console racers who want more torque than the R3 provides will need Fanatec's console-licensed bases instead.

The Bottom Line

Moza earned its reputation as the value brand in direct-drive sim racing, and the R9 V3 through R21 Ultra range backs that up on torque-per-dollar alone. But the R3 and R5 aren't scaled-down versions of the same product -- they're bundles built for a different buyer, and comparing their price against a bare base like the R9 V3 without accounting for the included wheel and pedals will make Moza's own entry tier look like a worse deal than it is. Pair whichever base you land on with a rigid sim racing cockpit so chassis flex doesn't undercut the wheelbase's own precision, and see our Moza vs. Fanatec breakdown for how the brand stacks up against the competition overall.