The Moza KS wheel is the latest steering wheel in Moza’s ever growing range. Moza are really putting the pedal to the metal in releasing new products. Sim Racers have been crying out for Moza to release a GT style wheel and with the Moza KS their wishes have come true.
At £279, price wise the KS wheel is surely to be considered an affordable entry level steering wheel. It’s most notable comparison will be the Fanatec GT3 V2 wheel which is an established favourite amongst the sim racing crowd.
Is there need for concern at the inexpensive cost of the KS? or is this the crowning of a new budget GT style wheel. In this article we will be helping you take a closer inspection of the Moza Racing KS wheel.
Key Features of Moza KS Steering Wheel
Look
Williams F1 is what comes to mind when looking at the Moza KS. The Moza KS distinctly resembles the F1 outfits steering wheel and more than likely took inspiration from the British F1 team. The wheel has a butterfly style concept that incorporates a formula and GT style feel.
Staying true to fashion the KS wheel is sleek and simple keeping in tradition with their other instalments. The button layout is streamlined and well distributed across the wheel. Moza ’s distinct colour scheme is also represented on the KS.
Design and Build Quality of the Moza KS
The Moza KS Steering Wheel is crafted with carbon fibre-reinforced composites and TPE rubber grips, making it sturdy and durable. The wheel’s sleek butterfly design is built to deliver the ultimate immersion and realism.
The KS Steering Wheel features programmable short travel RGB buttons, which are easy to locate and use while driving. The buttons’ backlighting can be customised to match the users preferences, making it easier to navigate the game’s menus.
At £279 you would expect that some costs have been spared and this is indeed the case. Plastic dial knobs are used instead of aluminium. Rubber grips are also the preferred option over leather or alcantara.
Comfort and ergonomics
At 300mm wide the Moza KS is ideal for GT style racing but just as good for F1. The wheel is comfortable in hands the rubber grips enable use with to without gloves. The KS weighs in at 200 kg making it a solid but lightweight wheel, excellent for precision driving.
Functionality and Performance
The Moza KS Steering Wheel is designed to offer 70 fully programmable input signals for all driving needs. The wheel features thumb and rotary encoders for faster on-the-fly car adjustments, including brake bias, traction control, engine maps, ABS, and more. The two joysticks enable full menu navigation, keeping the hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Users have also appreciated the quick-release feature of the Moza KS Steering Wheel. The large quick-release handle makes it easy to attach and detach the wheel from the base, allowing users to switch between different wheels quickly. This feature is particularly useful for those who use their sim racing setup for multiple types of racing.
Compatibility of the Moza KS
The Moza KS is compatible with other brands wheel bases. You will need to have the Universal Hub and the QR adapter which are sold separately. This is increasingly promising news for console users, maybe just maybe Moza products will be opened up across all platforms too.
Upgrades from other Moza wheels
In comparison to other wheels in Moza’s line the brand have implemented some welcome upgrades. One of them is the rev limiter dash. In the previous generation of wheels the rev limiter was seen to be non distinctive when reaching the point of shift change. It mainly formed as a series of blocks. it’s seems moza have now taken account of many real life steering wheels and have now introduced a series of dots which give a much clearer indication for shift changes.
In addition Moza have also reduced the noise on the shifters. This was another minor gripe of sim racers who felt the previous generations of shifters on the wheels were too loud. So for those preferring a quieter sound when the shifters are engaged will welcome this change.
For those sim racers who are sticker fanatics Moza have also provided a a sticker sheet for the buttons. Previous wheels had no option to change the labels as they came pre labelled. Offering more customisation sim racers can now assign labels to their specification.
Final analysis
Overall, users of the Moza KS Steering Wheel have found the product to be a high-quality, durable, and comfortable option for sim racing enthusiasts. With its fully programmable input signals, quick-release feature, and realistic driving experience, the Moza KS Steering Wheel is a popular choice for those looking to take their sim racing setup to the next level.
At 279 euros the Moza KS comes highly recommended. The wheel has everything that a sim racer desires at this price point. At this rate if Moza continue on this kind of quality producing products they may be in line to take the lead as the font runner in the sim racing world.