Moza R5 Pro VS R5 Bundle: What’s Actually Changed?

The Moza R5 Pro Bundle is the latest direct drive wheel bundle from Moza Racing, and it arrives with a redesigned wheelbase, revised steering wheel and more adjustable SRP Lite 2 pedals. The big question is whether those updates make it a meaningful upgrade over the existing R5.

After comparing both bundles, the answer depends entirely on where you are starting from. The Moza R5 Pro is a cleaner, more refined package with improved force feedback behaviour, but it is not an essential replacement for anyone who already owns an R5.

What is included in the Moza R5 Pro bundle?

The bundle brings together three core components:

• A new 6 Nm direct drive wheelbase
• A revised wheel rim with a new grip material and faceplate finish
• SRP Lite 2 pedals with expanded adjustment options

At a glance, it is recognisably an R5 bundle. Under closer inspection, though, Moza has updated nearly every visible part of it. Some changes are cosmetic, while others matter more once you are actually on track.

The revised wheel: closer to the R3 than the original R5

The changes to the wheel are more dramatic than the changes to the pedals. Rather than feeling like a direct evolution of the ES wheel included with the original R5, the new rim appears more closely related to the wheel supplied with the Moza R3.

The first major change is in the grips. The hand stitched microfiber used on the original wheel has been replaced with TPE grips on both sides. The bottom section of the rim has also changed from microfiber to soft touch rubber.

There are a couple of further visual details worth noting:

• The faceplate now attaches with four bolts rather than six.
• The brushed aluminium style faceplate has been replaced by a diffused finish.

These are not performance upgrades in themselves, and the wheel is now arguably less premium, but they do give the Moza R5 Pro a different character in the hands. The new wheel is clearly one of the main reasons this bundle feels distinct from the older R5 package.

SRP Lite 2 pedals: the meaningful practical upgrade

The SRP Lite 2 pedals retain what made the original SRP Lite pedals a solid inclusion in this price range. They still use high strength steel construction and highly precise Hall sensors, so there is no reason to expect a step backwards in durability or pedal accuracy.

The important change is adjustability. The new pedal set allows both vertical and horizontal positioning, making it easier to place the brake and throttle where they feel comfortable for your seating position and rig.

That is especially useful when space is limited, or when the pedals are mounted to a desk setup rather than a dedicated aluminium profile cockpit. Aside from the adjustment range and embossed Moza branding, there are no major functional changes. That is absolutely fine because the original pedals were already excellent and built to last.

The Moza R5 Pro wheelbase is smaller and cleaner

The wheelbase is where the Pro name begins to make more sense. Visually, the Moza R5 Pro has been redesigned to match the current styling direction of the R21, R25 Ultra and R16 Ultra wheelbases.

It is more rounded, more compact and much cleaner to look at. That matters particularly for a desk mounted setup, where the wheelbase is always in sight rather than hidden within a full racing rig.

There is also a substantial difference in physical width:

• Moza R5 Pro: 12 cm across
• Original Moza R5: 15.5 cm across

The reduced width helps the new wheelbase feel less bulky while still retaining the familiar, finned Moza design language.

6 Nm torque: more than just an extra half Nm

Internally, the Moza R5 Pro receives an additional half Nm of torque, bringing its output to 6 Nm.

In normal driving, that small increase is difficult to identify purely by feel. It does not suddenly turn the R5 Pro into a dramatically more powerful class of wheelbase. Testing both units with the WheelCheck application did confirm that the newer wheelbase produces greater resistance, though.

The real benefit is not simply raw force. It is the additional precision and consistency available through the force feedback. With a little more headroom, the wheelbase can deliver detail more consistently rather than reaching its limit as quickly during heavier steering loads.

A new force feedback algorithm makes the bigger difference

The most noticeable driving improvement comes from a new force feedback algorithm. The Moza R5 Pro reacts more realistically to track detail, and the difference can be seen in the way both wheelbases respond to the same kerb on the same stretch of circuit.

This is where the Pro model earns more of its name. The revised behaviour is not about making every effect unnecessarily stronger. It is about producing more believable reactions and delivering the available feedback in a more controlled, consistent way.

For sim racing, that matters more than chasing a small headline torque number. Better control over subtle surface detail, kerbs and changing loads can make the steering feel more natural across a wide range of racing games.

Moza R5 Pro price

The Moza R5 Pro bundle is priced at:

• £389 in the United Kingdom
• €490 in Europe
• $399 USD in the United States

At that price, it sits as an accessible first step into direct drive sim racing, rather than competing with high torque wheelbases intended for more established rig builds.

Should existing R5 owners upgrade?

No. If you already own the original R5, the Moza R5 Pro is not a must have upgrade.

The wheelbase is nicer looking, smaller and technically improved, but the difference is not large enough to justify replacing a working R5 solely for the extra half Nm. Anyone who recently bought the original R5 should not feel as though they made the wrong choice.

The original bundle remains a capable direct drive setup, and its wheelbase and pedals are still very good for this category.

Who is the Moza R5 Pro for?

The Moza R5 Pro makes the most sense for two types of sim racer:

• Anyone upgrading from a direct drive wheelbase rated at 3 Nm or below, including the Moza R3.
• Anyone buying their first direct drive wheelbase.

For those coming from lower torque hardware, the 6 Nm output, refined feedback algorithm and robust pedal set make this a very convincing bundle. It offers enough force feedback for almost any racing game and should remain useful for years rather than feeling like a temporary stopgap.

Having used the existing R5 bundle for more than two years and spent several weeks with the new version, I would recommend the Moza R5 Pro to a first time direct drive buyer. Moza’s product quality has remained consistently premium, and regular software updates keep improving the experience over time.

Final thoughts

The Moza R5 Pro Bundle is a refinement rather than a total reinvention. The redesigned wheelbase is more compact and better looking, the pedals are easier to position, the wheel has been substantially restyled and the new feedback algorithm gives the driving experience a more realistic edge.

It is not the bundle to buy if you are replacing an existing R5. But for a first direct drive setup, or for anyone stepping up from 3 Nm or less, the Moza R5 Pro is an easy recommendation at its price.

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