Suzuki, for example, has the same policy on new frames. Delivered without VIN, and stamped locally.
But the Japanese are very sensitive about their corporate image. Maybe you should point out to mr.Honda, that these guys goofin' around with the stamping machine are causing you a lot of hassle&headache, AND aren't exactly giving you the image of "quality" (for 3000 its fair to expect that)? They could fully well do the numbers at the factory, as they naturally do with all new bikes as well. Or they could do it at their European HQ. They've just decided to cut the costs here.
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