Grandkids ATV

Many of you know the little blue Chinese 110 that my grandkids ride. The 6, 7 and 8 year old boys are just about ready to move up a step. The one they have has plenty of power, but not enough suspension to take the abuse they can dish out! I can move up a step to the Chinese sport quads for about a grand. But I'm wondering if anyone has a Honda/Suzuki/Yamaha/Kawasaki that their kids have outgrown, and would I be better off to go that route? I'm also looking for advice from all of you who have had smaller sport quads, since the only quads I have any experience with are the 4WD utility/hunting models. Thanks, all!

Are you still thinking direct drive or would a clutch work???