if you do decide to get him a ktm 125 the EXC would be best, also i would recommend adding a flywheel weight to slow down the throttle response just a tad and make it easier to learn on. i reckon a DTR would be a tad heavy...but yeah, go for it. i am 6ft 1\ 
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