Nope, most Hondas are OK but occasionally, they really throw the full might of their bike R&D into building something special. The CRF450L looks like one of those to me.
Couldn't have put it better. Every YouTube comment criticises the CRF450L for being more expensive and underpowered compared to an enduro KTM/Husky, but like you say that's slightly missing the point.
Are you saying that Honda make the best bikes or am I reading too much into your post?