I've rented motorcycles - and owned a couple - in the U.S. (Dutch citizen, Dutch license)and have never had to show an international driver's license (and have been pulled over enough to qualify as knowledgeable in this field  ). An international license is under discussion: a law has been passed in florida, but has been repealed. However, some hire and insurance companies make their own rules :
USA (Florida) compulsory IDP – 1 January 2013
A law was introduced in Florida, USA, on 1 January 2013 requiring all persons who hold a licence issued outside of the US to carry an International Driving Permit along with their national driving licence.
The Governor of Florida repealed this law on 2 April 2013, however, car hire companies and insurance companies can impose their own terms and conditions so you should check with your intended hire/insurance company prior to travel or obtain an IDP as a precautionary measure.
(source: theaa.com)
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