MOZA R12 vs MOZA R16 Ultra
The R12 costs $100 less than the R16 Ultra. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$429vs$529
The R12 costs $100 less than the R16 Ultra.
- Torque12 Nm peakvs16 Nm
These two do not quote torque the same way. MOZA does not say whether the R16 Ultra's 16 Nm is peak, holding, or continuous. MOZA states peak for the R12. The figures are printed as published, and we do not rank one against the other, because that would be arithmetic on unlike measurements.
Specs side by side
| MOZA R12 | MOZA R16 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $429 | $529 |
| Torque | 12 Nm peak | 16 Nm |
| Published by one side | ||
| Quick release | Supported | Not published |
| Rim in the box | No | Not published |
| Pedals in the box | No | Not published |
| Input voltage | 110 V to 220 V AC in, 36 V DC out | Not published |
| Not published by either | drive system · mounting · weight · platforms | |
MOZA R12: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $100 less than the R16 Ultra.
- Quick release is documented: Supported.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
Who it suits
At 12 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
MOZA R16 Ultra: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the R12.
Cons
- Costs $100 more than the R12.
Who it suits
At 16 Nm this sits in the upper band, between 12 and 21 Nm. Makers of bases in this band publish rig-mounting patterns rather than desk clamps.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the R12 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $529 for the R16 Ultra.
What changed from the R12 to the R16 Ultra
Both are MOZA wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- MOZA quotes the R12 as 12 Nm peak and the R16 Ultra as 16 Nm with no stated basis, so the torque step is not stated.
- List price moves from $429 to $529, a difference of $100.
Where to buy
Full R12 specs · Full R16 Ultra specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.