MOZA Racing’s officially licensed MotoGP simulation handlebar is targeting a December 2026 launch, with the production version now awaiting final approval from MotoGP. The hardware was first shown at Gamescom and is designed to work with MOZA’s existing Direct Drive wheelbases rather than requiring a dedicated motorcycle force feedback base.
MOZA has not yet announced an exact release date or retail price, but the product has moved beyond its initial reveal. The company’s official MotoGP page continues to list it as an upcoming product, while recent licensing information points to a commercial release before the end of the year.
MOZA’s first dedicated motorcycle control
The handlebar measures 620 mm wide and uses a magnesium-alloy rear housing, silicone grips and MOZA’s aluminium quick-release system. It is compatible with all current MOZA wheelbases, allowing existing users to replace a conventional steering wheel with a motorcycle-style control without changing the base itself.
The control layout includes 10 backlit buttons, two five-way switches, a D-pad and six RGB shift LEDs. Configuration is handled through MOZA Pit House, while compatible games can use telemetry to control lighting and other feedback functions.
An optional CM2 dashboard can also be mounted above the handlebars for telemetry and custom layouts. MOZA has demonstrated two riding modes during development, although it has not yet published a complete technical explanation of how each mode will behave in the final product.
Current compatibility covers MotoGP 26, GP Bikes, TrackDayR, Live for Speed, The Crew Motorfest, Assetto Corsa and BeamNG.drive. Support for additional MotoGP titles, RIDE, SBK, RiMS Racing, TT Isle of Man and Lane Split is also under development. We previously covered the complete hardware specification, controls and game compatibility in our MOZA MotoGP Handlebar: Full Specs and Compatibility Revealed guide.
The inclusion of Assetto Corsa and BeamNG.drive makes the product broader than a simple MotoGP accessory. MOZA appears to be positioning it as a general motorcycle simulation control that can also be used in conventional driving titles.
A complete motorcycle simulator could follow
The handlebar may eventually become part of a larger motorcycle-style simulation setup. MotoGP is exploring the possibility of pairing it with a physical bike structure, potentially creating a more realistic riding position than mounting the handlebars to a conventional car cockpit.
No partner, price, specifications or final bundle have been announced for such a system, so that project should still be considered exploratory. The only confirmed retail hardware at this stage is the MOZA handlebar itself.
MOZA has also not confirmed whether the December release will include dedicated wheelbase bundles or whether the product will initially be sold only as a standalone accessory. The official MOZA MotoGP page currently provides specifications and a notification form, but there is not yet a separate retail product page where the handlebar can be ordered.
With motorcycle simulation hardware still far less standardized than car-based sim racing equipment, the product gives MOZA an unusual position in a relatively undeveloped market. If the planned December launch proceeds, it could become one of the first widely available motorcycle controls built directly around an established Direct Drive ecosystem.
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