MOZA R16 Ultra vs MOZA R9
The R9 costs $200 less than the R16 Ultra. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$529vs$329
The R9 costs $200 less than the R16 Ultra.
- Torque16 Nmvs9 Nm peak
These two do not quote torque the same way.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 R9. 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 R16 Ultra | MOZA R9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $529 | $329 |
| Torque | 16 Nm | 9 Nm peak |
| Published by one side | ||
| Drive system | Not published | direct-drive |
| Quick release | Not published | Supported |
| Mounting | Not published | Bottom mount |
| Rim in the box | Not published | No |
| Pedals in the box | Not published | No |
| Input voltage | Not published | 110 V to 220 V AC in, 36 V DC out |
| Platforms | Not published | PC |
| Not published by either | weight | |
MOZA R16 Ultra: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the R9.
Cons
- Costs $200 more than the R9.
- No published PC support, where the R9 lists it.
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.
MOZA R9: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $200 less than the R16 Ultra.
- Works on PC, which the R16 Ultra does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: Supported.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
Who it suits
At 9 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the R9 is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $529 for the R16 Ultra.
If you are on PC, only the R9 publishes support for it.
What changed from the R16 Ultra to the R9
Both are MOZA wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- MOZA quotes the R9 as 9 Nm peak and the R16 Ultra as 16 Nm with no stated basis, so the torque step is not stated.
- List price moves from $329 to $529, a difference of $200.
Where to buy
Full R16 Ultra specs · Full R9 specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.