My 2 cents: Check out a Yamaha PW80
I have my 8 year old one and he's tall too and fits fine. I just got all my boys riding this year and the bike is perfect for them (got my 6 yr old on a XR50 and my 10 yr old on a XR80) PW's are just about bullet proof, its got a 3 speed with auto clutch, and parts are cheap and plentiful too. Heck even I enjoy jumping on it now and then! There is also an exhaust restricter you can swap in and out to slow the bike down depending on your kids ability.
I haven't owned one but I hear the little racing 50's like the KTM, Cobra, LEM like to go thru clutches. They are built for racing.
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-Josh
2009 EC300 Six Days
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