my son is 12 also. he has been riding a 1985 lt230s quadsport scince he was 10. He loves it and so do I. I have one actually two of my own. a 1985 lt230s and a 1988 lt230s. They are a great quad to ride. Not to heavy and big enough that your kid will be happy with it for years to come. Plus they are everywhere! Just another idea.
