Analysis by J. Rodríguez of a product provided by Moza Racing.
A few years ago, Moza surprised us with its first formula-style steering wheel with a built-in screen, the Moza Racing FSR (we reviewed it here). Today, we have the opportunity to test its revised version, the Moza Racing FSR2 Steering Wheel , an upgrade or evolution of the previous model that has just arrived in MOZA’s ever-expanding ecosystem.
I’ll just say that one of the improvements is something we’ve been asking for since Moza’s first steering wheel, so… finally, it’s here!
Presentation and Features
Regarding packaging, this FSR2 comes perfectly packed in a box of the same quality and appearance as its predecessor, which in turn is a hallmark of all Moza products. As we mentioned before, it features the brand’s characteristic solid and well-presented box, a sturdy interior with a molded wheel shape, a wheel cover, stickers, and a manual. Everything is securely fitted inside the box, ensuring nothing moves and presenting a well-crafted appearance.
This Moza Racing FSR2 Steering Wheel is a 280mm diameter wheel with perforated leather grips, a 4.3-inch screen that is now touchscreen, maintaining a resolution of 800×480 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, and a 5mm carbon fiber front panel. Additionally, it now features a triple set of magnetic paddles, allowing control of KERS and DRS, as well as gear shifting and clutch functions as before. These paddles are also made of 3mm carbon fiber.
The casing is entirely aluminum. Among the buttons on this wheel, 10 are LED-illuminated, with two thumb rotary encoders, five front rotary encoders, and… the major change (the one we’ve been requesting persistently): no more joysticks! Now, finally, it has two fully functional funky switches: a D-pad, rotation, and a button—two complete funky switches. It might seem trivial, but once you’ve used a wheel with this feature, you don’t want to go back. We’re unsure if this has been incorporated into other new versions of Moza wheels, but it’s the first time we’ve seen it and it was a major criticism of all previous models we’ve tested. So, we can only thank Moza for this update.
One of the most noticeable differences at first glance is the screen’s surroundings. The new FSR2 has a wider bezel with the “MOZA” logo in chrome at the bottom and two vertical rows of three LEDs on each side of the screen, designed for displaying different flag warning configurations or other preferred notifications. The row of 10 LEDs above the screen remains, and both these LEDs and the screen overlays are configurable. Unlike the previous version, which had 15 preset layouts, this version allows full customization of a single dashboard layout through a dedicated Moza application.
Other less visually apparent but equally important upgrades include a more powerful processor, a Quad-core 1.3GHz chip for managing screen overlays, and added wireless connectivity.
It is also compatible with the MOZA Hub, enabling use with third-party bases. The wheel’s QR system, a longstanding Moza feature, remains flawless, ensuring zero play, so there’s no need to elaborate further on one of its strongest points.
Installation, Software, and Configuration
The wheel is configured through Moza Pit House, the application for all Moza products, which has both critics and supporters. In our opinion, the application works well but could benefit from improvements to make updates simpler and more stable. Nevertheless, once the wheel is connected—whether via a Moza Hub or a compatible base—the app should recognize it and allow for updates or customization if it’s already running the latest firmware. We tested it with a Moza Racing R21 base, and it was detected immediately.
As we’ve previously mentioned, Moza Pit House provides everything needed to configure and update Moza’s extensive range of wheels, bases, and accessories. Who would have thought a few years ago? That said, updating drivers to the latest version is always recommended, and since this wheel has just been released, updates will likely be more frequent initially until a stable version is established.
In this new FSR2, there is no fixed and predefined set of dashboards, layouts, or layers to display vehicle information on the screen, as there was in the FSR. Now, there are indeed a series of predefined screens, but we have an application at our disposal to create one to our liking with great detail. We will also have access to custom templates from other users that we can download and import. Right now, the application is in beta, and we don’t even have content in any language other than Chinese. We’ll have to wait.
Another important aspect to mention about the configuration is that, as we have already said, if we wanted to use this FSR2 on other bases, and therefore connect it via USB to the PC, we would have to use the Moza Hub. This hub allows the use of many Moza accessories directly via USB while maintaining all their functionality.
Tests
The first sensations when gripping this wheel are very similar to the first version; the materials and size are identical. However, to fully grasp it, we had to brush against the new paddles. Adding a new pair of paddles at the upper rear has caused the shift paddles to shrink a bit, meaning we have to modify the way we activate them. Since the two upper pairs function as push buttons, the clutch paddles remain below. We can choose whether we prefer the shift paddles to be the upper or middle ones, depending on hand size or even finger length. For example, in our opinion, if we want to activate them with the index finger, it’s more comfortable to configure the new upper paddles as the shift paddles.
As we mentioned in the FSR review, a 28 cm wheel is at the minimum size limit for large hands to be comfortable. The fact that this size is just right doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad; it depends on personal preference and, above all, hand size. Although the hands are closer together compared to other wheels (remember that the GS is 30 cm in diameter), this does not prevent all paddles and buttons from being comfortably operated. Throughout the wheel’s use, we were able to comfortably activate all buttons. The wheel’s diameter is sufficient to feel all the force of the base, which in this case we are testing with the Moza R21.
Regarding the finish, this wheel has a high level of finish and features, enough to perform all necessary actions during a race. The industrial aluminum finish of the entire frame and QR is well known, ensuring there is no looseness or similar issues. The front panel also has a very pleasant feel and is visually appealing, just like the previous version.
The feel of the buttons is exactly the same: good, direct, and sensational. They perfectly convey the sensation of knowing when a button is pressed or when it has been only partially engaged. The sensation is clear and leaves no room for doubt. As for the paddles’ sound, in this evolution, they have been softened even more, adding an extra improvement over the GS, which was already better than the previous version.
We won’t go into too much detail about the wheel buttons because they are the same as those used in other versions, both current and previous. Well, wait a minute… all of them? Ahem, no. In this case, as we mentioned earlier, there are two new buttons to test, and… they are fantastic. Moza has finally abandoned those barely useful joysticks that provided poor and inaccurate feedback when used—you never knew if you were pressing right or right and slightly up, causing unintended actions when using the black box or any other mapped function. A great decision. There’s no mystery to it: the functionality of a Funky switch allows you to control the D-pad with feedback, knowing exactly which direction you pressed, maintaining the click, and adding rotation. Extremely useful and very necessary in a simulator. 100% a success.
Regarding the screen, it was already fantastic, and it still is because it is essentially the same: large, with vibrant colors, good resolution, good refresh rate, good lighting—no complaints from a physical standpoint. However, this version adds the touch option, useful if you have multiple complementary layouts prepared for the same race and want to switch between them, which adds remarkable adaptability. The customization or configuration of our own layouts was our main regret in the previous version—being limited to choosing from only 15 predefined and unchangeable screens—but now this issue is resolved in this Moza Racing FSR2 Steering Wheel . That said, as we have already mentioned, this layout creation application still needs some improvements, especially the translation of the interface to at least English.
Conclusions
This version iterates perfectly without taking risks, as it maintains almost the same design as the FSR, which was already a very attractive and eye-catching wheel. Currently, the FSR2 adds a series of features that we believe justify the 100-euro price difference compared to the previous version available in online stores today: screen customization, new paddles, funky switches, and other minor improvements. If you’re debating which one to buy today, these features make the FSR2 worth it.
But, if you already own the FSR, we don’t think it’s justified to switch. We would continue enjoying it until another wheel within the Moza ecosystem truly caught our attention and, more importantly, introduced even more significant differences. Losing money on such a similar product doesn’t seem worth it to us.
Pricing and Availability
All Moza Racing products are available with a 2% discount using our links or our code (SFYOPTF7ZMR98) on Simufy. The Moza Racing FSR2 Steering Wheel is currently priced at €698.99 and is available for PRE-ORDER.
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