What it is like to live with
The Moza Racing R5 is an excellent entry point into direct drive sim racing, delivering crisp, detailed force feedback and solid build quality at a competitive price.
The Moza Racing R5 Direct Drive Base brings true direct drive technology to sim racers who want a meaningful upgrade from belt or gear-driven wheels without stretching into flagship-tier pricing. Delivering up to 5.5 Nm of peak torque, the R5 uses a brushless servo motor paired with Moza's in-house engineering to produce crisp, linear force feedback that lets drivers feel road texture, curb strikes, weight transfer, and tire slip with a clarity that belt-driven systems simply can't replicate. The base connects via quick-release to a wide range of Moza steering wheels, and its compact, robust housing is built to handle sustained torque output without overheating or losing consistency during long racing sessions or online league events.
Setup and tuning are handled through Moza's Pit House software, which gives users granular control over force feedback strength, damping, inertia, and filtering so the wheel's feel can be tailored to specific cars, tracks, or personal preference. The R5 supports firmware updates and profile saving, meaning drivers can switch quickly between titles like iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione, or rFactor 2 while keeping their preferred feedback settings intact. Mounting is straightforward thanks to a standard bolt pattern compatible with most sim racing rigs and cockpits, and the base's relatively lightweight, space-efficient design makes it a practical choice for home setups where desk or rig footprint matters as much as performance.
Built with input from Moza's broader direct drive lineup, the R5 inherits the brand's reputation for durable construction, using high-quality bearings and a reinforced internal structure designed to withstand the repeated stress of hard braking and sharp countersteering over years of use. It's positioned as an entry point into direct drive for players upgrading from gear or belt wheels, as well as a serious option for esports-focused racers who want responsive, fatigue-reducing feedback without needing a 20+ Nm monster base. Combined with Moza's expanding ecosystem of pedals, shifters, handbrakes, and wheel rims, the R5 functions as a scalable foundation, letting racers build out a complete, high-fidelity cockpit over time while already delivering the core direct drive experience that defines modern competitive sim racing.
