That just reminds 'em where they stole it from, kinda like tools.  Around here, anyway, most stolen bikes are taken for joyrides, not chopshops or resale.  They go missing for a while and then they turn up burnt, wrecked, or sunk in a pond.

As for the Honda thing, Honda used to be the only brand I'd have.  The last two have been Yamahas though, but that was based mostly on finding a good price on used ones.  Used Hondas sell for too much.