Last year, I used the best motorcycle racing simulator I've ever experienced at EICMA. I was on a real Ducati Panigale V2, riding around a virtual Misano World Circuit, leaning so close to the ground that I could touch my elbow. In theory, you could have one of these simulators in your house if you were insanely rich, but now Moza Racing has a simulator that's intended to bring everyday riders closer to the action from their living rooms.
According to Moza Racing, "Featuring force feedback technology, the motorbike simulator allows riders to experience more realistic control inputs and physical sensations, creating a deeper connection between the rider and the virtual bike."
When I saw the image of the simulator, I was sceptical as to how immersive it would actually be, considering you don't sit on a platform that leans left and right or that pitches you back and forward. But one aspect of the rig does excite me: you can countersteer. This alone should prove the major difference-maker between Moza's motorbike simulator and a console controller or using a steering wheel setup. It also seems like you could use this rig more like a conventional car simulator, which might suit people who haven't ridden a motorcycle in real life.
The rig is laden with features like RGB buttons and lighting, Hall-effect brake and clutch controls for a realistic riding feel, and a high-strength magnesium alloy construction, which allows the simulator to work with the entire Moza wheel base lineup. If you want to take things up a notch in terms of realism, the brake lever and handlebar grips can be replaced with compatible real-motorbike components, and the system also supports the Moza CM2 Digital Dashboard as well as compatible DIY displays for additional riding information.
Lending credibility to the simulator's design is the fact that it's the first motorbike simulation product developed in collaboration with MotoGP, and it's licensed by MotoGP. So, if you're a big fan of the MotoGP gaming franchise, this rig could elevate your experience. But I want to hear from you: is this something you'd consider adding to your gaming arsenal? If so, how much would you pay for it? As of now, there's still no word on the unit's MRSP.
