Motorcycle Dashboard - how important is it to you personally?

I've been riding bikes with very complex dashboards and now I'm riding a bike with probably the most basic one. Not even a gift indicator. And I don't care one way or the other.
I only glance at the dashboard to check the speed. A great bike is a great bike for me, even if it comes with the worst dashboard ever.
How about you? Does dashboard matter to you? Would you turn down a great bike if it's dashboard lacking? Are there any situations where a great dashboard is absolutely essential?
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