Why have kick starters gone extinct?

[Captain Klutz_imp]

The CB 250 I learned riding with for the first two years had a kick starter (and electric). I always kicked it into life because that's what real men do.

Today, I'd buy a fake kick starter for the EX immediately if it could be wired to electro-start the engine with a bit of noise. Not much extra weight, but all the fun!