MOZA R5 Direct Drive Wheel Base

R5 Direct Drive Wheel Base Review

R5 DD Base Product

Moza Racing is a newcomer in the Sim racing hardware world, but it has recently came out with some pretty interesting products. The Shenzhen based manifacturer is part of the Gudsen Moza company, active since 2012 in the production of high-tech camera and video hardware, and more recently  expanding into Sim racing products.

Let’s have a look at their entry product, the R5 Direct Drive Wheel Base. This is one of the best DD products under $500, looks good and to be honest exceptionally well designed, no doubt a solid option for entering to the Direct Drive world the right way.

The R5 feature a Lightweight wheelbase that delivers 5.5 N.m in torque ask peak, A strong and smooth power provided by an Ultra-high Density Servo Motor, and a robust design, all packed in Aviation-grade Aluminum with a sleek look.
While 5.5 Nm could seem not enough, this could fit users coming from belt-driven bases and with a tight budget. One advantage of the Moza R5 is that its light weight make it suitable for table mount or for less solid cockpits.

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The Buyer’s Guide and Product Review

Last Modified: March 01 of 2023

Brand	Moza Racing
Product Type:	Wheel Base
Model:	R5
Technology (Drive Form):	Direct Drive
Peak Torque:	5.5 N·m
Editorial Rating:	7 of 10 this time
Ready for:	PC
Product Official Page:	R5 DD Wheel Base

Product Overview

R5 DD Videos

Brief Design Overview

MOZA DD R5 | Racing

• 5.5 N·m Peak Torque
• Aeroplane Grade Aluminum
• Ultra-high Power Density Servo Motor
• Lightweight Design
• Intelligent Temperature Control
• 15-bit Resolution
• Industrial Conductive Slip Ring
• Included MOZA Pit House
• Maximum Turning Angle with Infinite Rotation

Compatibility

The R5 DD Wheel Base is compatible only with PC, not with Consoles (Xbox or PlayStations)

Features

Pros	Cons
Direct Drive Technology under $500	Only compatible with PC
Lightweight Design	Long shipping time if bought directly
Aviation-grade Aluminum	No VAT/sales tax if bought directly
Ultra Low Torque Ripple and Groove Torque
Intelligent Temperature Control
Industrial Conductive Slip Ring

What is included

• This product is sold separately for 349$/349€ or as bundle with the ES Steering wheel and SR-P Lite Pedals (with no clutch) for 549$/549€. Table mount is not included ad and needs to be purchases separately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the Fanatec CSL Dead?

Nothing further from the truth, Fanatec products are extremely well designed with exceptionally crisp and dynamic force feedback just like the DD R5.

Where can I buy it?

Moza products can be bought directly from mozaracing.com . Shipping costs and sales tax are not included and should be dealt by the buyer, which is not ideal as you’d probably have to deal with customs, depending on where you live. Also, shipping times are generally quite long (10-20 days) as products come from the China warehouse.
UPDATE APRIL 2023: Moza Racing is now finally offering US domestic shipping for some products, fulfilled by Amazon, and also for currently for the Moza R5. Check their website for more updated info

 

Our Thoughts

Affordable Product with High-quality construction, strong, and smooth force feedback, very quiet and with a very look and feel, it definitely a solid option if you want to buy your first Direct Drive system, the only downside is that scarce availability and longer shipping time make it currently less easy to purchase directly from the manifacturer or Amazon as for Thrustmaster or Fanatec products. 
In any case, it’s clear MOZA DD R5 is one of the cheapest direct drive on the market right now and the future looks promising for the Chinese company.

Where to buy MOZA DD R5

Moza DD R5

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