Wheel bases

Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU vs Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm

Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU

276.70 €

at SimRaceWebshop

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20 ties

Winner

Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm

1,337.86 €

at SimRaceWebshop

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1 win6 wins

Verdict

Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm leads on 6 criteria vs 1 for Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU (20 tied).

Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU is 384% cheaper
Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm delivers 391% more torque (27Nm vs 5.5Nm) — 5.5Nm may clip in some titles, 27Nm provides more headroom
Both use the same Quick Release (Asetek QR) — your wheels are interchangeable
Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm has RGB LEDs — customizable colors and richer visual alerts

Specs comparison

Spec

Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU

Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm

Force Feedback

Direct Drive

Max Torque

5.5Nm

27Nm

Motor Type

Servo

Encoder Resolution

14bits

22bits

Quick Release

Asetek QR

Ecosystem

Asetek

QR Data Transport

USB Passthrough

Platforms

PSU Power

96W

400W

Housing Material

Aluminum

RGB LEDs

SimHub Compatible

Software

Racehub

Mobile App

Mounting Options

Bottom Mount, Desk Clamp

Bottom Mount, Front Mount, Side Mount

Emergency Stop

None

Included

Connectivity

USB

USB Passthrough

Integrated

Quick Release Included

Warranty

5ans

Slew Rate

—

9.4Nm/ms

Wheel Powered by the Base

Pedals Plug into the Base

Wheel-Side Quick Release

Included with the brand's wheels

Other Brands' Wheels

Yes, with the official adapter

Latest Firmware

2026-10-26

Dimensions

133 x 132 x 235

327 x 132 x 133

Weight

5.7kg

11.3kg

Where to buy

Include shipping (estimate) 🇫🇷

Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU

SimRaceWebshopBest price
276.70 €Buy
caseking
281.34 €Buy
SimRaceTEQ
319.00 €Buy
PureSims
329.34 €Buy
SimracerAT
339.00 €Buy

Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm

SimRaceWebshopBest price
1,337.86 €Buy
SimRaceTEQ
1,349.00 €Buy
SIMGASMOut of stock
1,349.00 €Buy
SimracerAT
1,350.00 €Buy
MySimShop
1,362.95 €Buy

YouTube reviews

DON'T IGNORE THIS! - Asetek Initium Direct Drive & Pedal Review

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Débutant en simracing ? On a testé le pack Asetek Initium à 684€, voilà nos conclusions !

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SIMRACING EXPO 2025 : Initium, l'entrée de gamme d'Asetek qui déboite.

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REVIEW - Asetek Simsports Invicta/Forte Direct Drive Sim Racing Wheel Review

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Test de l'Asetek Invicta DirectDrive : 27Nm (de plaisir)

Samet Flo · 20.1K views

Asetek SimSports Invicta 27Nm Sim Racing Wheelbase | Review

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Price history

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU or the Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm?

It depends on how you drive. The verdict above weighs the specs, the live prices and what the community reports, so you decide on facts rather than on a marketing sheet.

Where do you buy the Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU or the Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm at the best price?

We compare the live prices of every shop we track for both products. The "Where to buy" section above shows the best offer of the day.

The Asetek SimSports Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase 5.5Nm - EU or the Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm for console sim racing?

Console support depends on the exact model: read the platform row of the spec table above. On PC both work without restriction.

How do you choose between these two?

Start with your budget, then your main use (GT, rally, drift, F1), then what your rig already has. The setup quiz narrows it down in three minutes.

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